Sony Cyber shot DSC P2 User Manual

3-075-509-13(1)  
Getting started ____________________  
Shooting still images ______________  
Viewing still images _______________  
Deleting still images_______________  
Copying still images to your computer _____  
Before advanced operations _________  
Advanced still image shooting________  
Advanced still image viewing_________  
Still image editing _______________
Enjoying movies____________________  
Troubleshooting____________________  
Digital Still Camera  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and  
retain it for future reference.  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the  
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. DSC-P2  
Serial No.  
Additional information _______________  
Index  
DSC-P2  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
Never expose the battery pack to temperature  
above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in  
the sun or under direct sunlight.  
Note:  
WARNING  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
—Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
If you have any questions about this product,  
you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
DSC-P2  
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
680 Kinderkamack  
Road, Oradell, NJ  
07649 USA  
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
—Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
The supplied interface cable must be used  
with the equipment in order to comply with  
the limits for a digital device pursuant to  
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
2
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or  
Notice  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
and Canada  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect and  
connect the USB cable again.  
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with  
mark) must be used.  
or  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location nearest you.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the  
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never  
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you  
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your  
nearest Sony service station.  
“Memory Stick” and battery  
pack  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
1-800-822-8837, or visit  
For the Customers in Germany  
N50  
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,  
92/31/EEC  
http://www.rbrc.org/  
This equipment complies with the EMC  
regulations when used under the following  
circumstances:  
Residential area  
Business district  
Light-industry district  
(This equipment complies with the EMC  
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
For the Customers in the U.S.A.  
and Canada  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15  
OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS  
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO  
CONDITIONS:  
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE  
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY  
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,  
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY  
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
CAUTION  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN  
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR  
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES  
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT  
BLADE EXPOSURE.  
Attention for the Customers in  
Europe  
Notice on the supplied AC  
power adaptor for the  
customers in the United  
Kingdom  
This product has been tested and found  
compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC  
Directive for using connection cables shorter  
than 3 meters.  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and  
sound of this digital camera.  
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Before using your camera  
Trial recording  
Do not shake or strike the camera  
Do not get the camera wet  
Before you record one-time events, you may  
want to make a trial recording to make sure  
that the camera is working correctly.  
In addition to malfunctions and inability to  
record images, this may render the “Memory  
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,  
damage or loss may occur.  
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or  
under similar conditions, be careful not to get  
the camera wet. If moisture condensation  
occurs, see page 94 and follow the  
instructions on how to remove it before using  
the camera.  
No compensation for contents of the  
recording  
Contents of the recording cannot be  
compensated for if recording or playback is  
not possible due to a malfunction of your  
camera or recording medium, etc.  
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models  
with a LCD finder) and lens  
The power zoom lens  
The LCD screen and the LCD finder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology so over 99.99% of the  
pixels are operational for effective use.  
However, there may be some tiny black  
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue  
or green in color) that constantly appear on  
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These  
points are normal in the manufacturing  
process and do not affect the recording in  
any way.  
Be careful when placing the camera near a  
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD  
screen, the finder or the lens to direct  
sunlight for long periods may cause  
malfunctions.  
This camera is equipped with a power zoom  
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be  
careful not to apply force to it.  
Notes on image data compatibility  
This camera conforms with the Design rule  
for Camera File system universal standard  
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
Playback of images recorded with your  
camera on other equipment and playback of  
images recorded or edited with other  
equipment on your camera are not  
guaranteed.  
The pictures used in this manual  
The photographs used as examples of pictures  
in this manual are reproduced images, and are  
not actual images shot using this camera.  
Do not aim the camera at the sun or  
other bright light  
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your  
eyes.  
Back up recommendation  
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always  
copy (back up) data to a disk.  
Precaution on copyright  
Television programs, films, video tapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the provision of the copyright  
laws.  
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Trademarks  
“Memory Stick,”  
, “MagicGate Memory  
are  
Stick,” and  
, are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
“MagicGate” and  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered  
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation  
in the United States and other countries.  
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
In addition, system and product names used in  
this manual are, in general, trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers. However, the  
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this  
manual.  
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Table of contents  
Before using your camera.........................4  
Identifying the parts.................................. 8  
Viewing still images  
Before advanced operations  
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your  
camera............................................ 30  
Viewing single images....................... 30  
Viewing Index  
(nine or three images display)........ 31  
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 32  
How to setup and operate your camera...50  
Changing menu settings......................50  
Changing items in the SET UP  
Getting started  
Charging the battery pack....................... 10  
Using an external power source.............. 13  
Using your camera abroad ......................13  
Turning on/off your camera....................14  
How to use the control button.................14  
Setting the date and time.........................15  
screen..............................................50  
Advanced still image  
Deleting still images  
Choosing a focus method........................51  
Shooting with the AF lock using Center  
AF...................................................52  
Setting the distance to the subject  
(Focus preset) .................................53  
Adjusting the exposure  
(EV adjustment)..............................53  
Spot light-metering .................................54  
Adjusting color tones (White Balance)...55  
Shooting multiple frames  
(Clip Motion)..................................56  
Shooting in Multi Burst mode  
(Multi Burst)...................................57  
Shooting still images for e-mail  
(E-MAIL) .......................................59  
Shooting still images with audio files  
(VOICE) .........................................59  
Adding special effects (Picture Effect) ...60  
Deleting images...................................... 34  
Deleting on the Index  
(nine images) screen ...................... 35  
Deleting on the Index  
(three images) screen ..................... 36  
Formatting a “Memory Stick................ 38  
Shooting still images  
Inserting and removing a  
“Memory Stick” .............................17  
Deciding the still image size and quality 18  
Basic still image shooting (using auto  
adjustment mode) ...........................20  
Checking the last image shot  
(Quick Review) ..............................21  
Using the zoom feature....................... 22  
Shooting close-ups (Macro)................22  
Using the self-timer ............................23  
Selecting a flash mode........................24  
Shooting with the finder .....................26  
Shooting with the date and time  
Copying still images to your  
computer  
Copying still images to your computer .. 39  
1 Installing the USB driver ................. 40  
2 Preparing your camera ..................... 41  
3 Connecting your camera to your  
computer ....................................... 42  
4 Copying images................................. 43  
5 Viewing the images on your  
inserted ...........................................27  
Shooting according to scene conditions  
(Scene selection)............................. 28  
computer ........................................ 46  
For Macintosh users ............................... 49  
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Editing movies........................................ 73  
Cutting movies.................................... 73  
Deleting unnecessary portions of  
movies ............................................ 74  
Copying movies to your computer ......... 75  
For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me  
Advanced still image viewing  
Enlarging a portion of a still image.........61  
Enlarging an image  
– Playback zoom.............................61  
Recording an enlarged image  
– Trimming.....................................62  
Playing back successive images  
(Slide show)....................................62  
Rotating still images................................63  
users................................................ 75  
For Windows XP users....................... 75  
Troubleshooting  
Still image editing  
Troubleshooting...................................... 77  
Warnings and messages.......................... 85  
Self-diagnostics display.......................... 86  
Protecting images (Protect).....................64  
For the single screen ...........................64  
For the Index (nine images) screen.....64  
For the Index (three images) screen....65  
Changing image size (Resize).................66  
Choosing images to print (Print mark)....67  
For the single screen ...........................67  
For the Index (nine images) screen.....67  
For the Index (three images) screen....68  
Additional information  
The number of images that can be saved/  
shooting time.................................. 87  
Menu items ............................................. 88  
SET UP items ......................................... 92  
Precautions.............................................. 94  
The “Memory Stick”............................... 95  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ......... 95  
Specifications.......................................... 96  
The LCD screen...................................... 98  
Index ..................................................... 101  
Enjoying movies  
Shooting movies......................................69  
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......70  
Deleting movies ......................................71  
For the single screen ...........................71  
For the Index (nine images) screen.....71  
For the Index (three images) screen....72  
7
Identifying the parts  
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
Attaching the strap  
9
6
qa  
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than  
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to  
firmly secure the camera to tripods having  
longer screws, and may damage the camera.  
Do not touch the microphone while recording.  
A POWER button (14)  
B POWER lamp (14)  
C Shutter button (20)  
D Wrist strap hook  
E Flash (24)  
F Speaker (bottom surface)  
G Finder window  
H Self-timer lamp (24)/  
AF illuminator (25, 92)  
I Microphone  
J Lens  
K Tripod receptacle (bottom  
surface)  
8
     
N Jack cover  
O A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32)  
8
9
0
qa  
1
2
3
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
4
5
6
7
G USB jack (42)  
A Control button  
(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/  
(Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (24/23/21/  
22)  
H Mode dial (15)  
SCN: To shoot in the Scene  
selection mode  
B Finder (26)  
: To shoot still images  
: To view or edit images  
Self-timer/recording  
lamp (red)  
: To shoot movies /Clip Motion  
images/Multi Burst mode images  
SET UP: To set the SET UP items  
I Zoom button (for shooting) (22)/  
Index button (for viewing) (31)  
J Battery/“Memory Stick” cover  
K RESET button (77)  
AE/AF lock lamp  
(green)  
/CHG  
/CHG lamp (orange)  
(11, 24)  
C LCD screen  
D DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (26)  
E DC IN jack (10, 13)  
F MENU button (18)  
L Access lamp (17)  
M Battery eject lever (11)  
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Getting started  
Charging the battery pack  
Jack cover  
OPEN  
DC plug  
Battery eject lever  
AC power adaptor  
2
1
3
, Open the battery/“Memory  
, Insert the battery pack, and  
, Open the jack cover, and  
connect the AC-LS1A AC  
power adaptor (supplied) tothe  
DC IN jack of the camera.  
Stick” cover.  
close the cover.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
Insert the battery pack with the v mark  
facing toward the battery compartment as  
illustrated above. Make sure the battery  
pack is properly inserted, then close the  
cover.  
• When charging the battery pack, make  
sure the camera is not turned on  
(page 14).  
The camera operates only with the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery NP-FC10 battery pack  
(C type) (supplied). You cannot use any other  
battery pack (page 95).  
Open the cover in the arrow direction as  
illustrated above. Connect the plug with the  
v mark facing up.  
While pushing the battery eject lever down  
using the front edge of the battery pack, you  
can easily insert the battery pack.  
Do not short the DC plug on the AC power  
adaptor with a piece of metal. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
Clean the DC plug of the AC power adaptor  
with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.  
Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge  
the battery pack.  
10  
           
To remove the battery pack  
2 To a wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
Battery remaining indicator  
The battery remaining indicator shows  
the remaining shooting or viewing  
time.  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
1
4
AC power adaptor  
4
Battery eject lever  
, Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC power adaptor  
and to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
and push down the battery eject lever in the  
arrow direction as illustrated above.  
It takes about 1 minute that the proper  
remaining time is calculated.  
A proper remaining time may not be  
indicated depending on conditions of use  
or circumstances.  
Charging starts, and the /CHG lamp lights.  
Make sure you do not drop the battery pack  
when you remove it.  
Charging time  
This represents the time required to  
charge fully depleted battery pack  
using the supplied AC-LS1A AC  
power adaptor in an environment  
where the ambient temperature is 25°C  
(77°F).  
/CHG  
/CHG lamp  
When the /CHG lamp goes out, charging is  
finished (full charge).  
Battery pack  
Full charge  
(min.)  
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC  
power adaptor both from the camera and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
NP-FC10 (supplied) Approx.150  
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Charging the battery pack (continued)  
Shooting*2) continuously  
NP-FC10 (supplied)  
Image LCD No. of Battery  
The battery life and the number of images  
recordable are decreased under the following  
conditions:  
At low temperatures.  
Using the flash.  
Turning on and off frequently.  
Using the zoom frequently.  
When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF].  
When [LCD BACKLIGHT] is set to  
[BRIGHT].  
Battery life and the number of  
images that can be recorded/  
viewed  
size  
screen images  
life (min.)  
The tables show approximate guidelines  
for the length of time the camera can be  
used when you shoot in Normal mode in  
an environment where the ambient  
temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the  
supplied battery pack is fully charged. The  
guidelines for the number of images that  
can be recorded or viewed allow for  
changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as  
necessary. Actual results may differ  
slightly from these, depending on the  
conditions of use.  
1600×1200  
ON  
Approx. 1400 Approx. 70  
Approx. 2200 Approx. 110  
Approx. 1400 Approx. 70  
Approx. 2200 Approx. 110  
OFF  
640×480 ON  
OFF  
Using the battery pack used repeatedly or  
self-discharged after charging (page 96).  
*2) Shooting under the following conditions:  
The image quality is set to [STANDARD].  
Flash mode is set to “ ” (no flash).  
The POWER SAVE function  
Shooting continuously every three seconds.  
*3)  
When the POWER SAVE function is  
activated, you can shoot for a longer  
period of time.  
Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set  
[POWER SAVE] in [SETUP 2] to [ON].  
The factory setting is [ON] (page 93).  
Viewing still images  
NP-FC10 (supplied)  
No. of images Battery life  
Shooting still images  
Image size  
1600×1200 Approx. 3200 Approx. 160  
640×480 Approx. 3200 Approx. 160  
(min.)  
)
Under the average conditions*1  
NP-FC10 (supplied)  
When the POWER SAVE function is  
activated  
The LCD screen will be darker than it is when  
[POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. You cannot  
change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT]  
at this time (page 93).  
When the power turns on, the Flash mode is  
normally set to “ ” (No flash).  
If you want to shoot using the flash, press v  
( ) on the control button, and select “ ”  
(Forced flash) or Auto (page 24).  
*3)With the LCD screen on, viewing single  
images in order, one approximately every  
three seconds  
No. of images Battery life  
Image size  
(min.)  
1600×1200 Approx. 140 Approx. 70  
*4)  
Shooting movies  
*1) Shooting under the following conditions:  
The LCD screen is set to ON.  
The image quality is set to [FINE].  
Shooting one image every 30 seconds.  
Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T  
buttons fully for each shot.  
NP-FC10 (supplied)  
LCD screen ON LCD screen OFF  
(min.)  
(min.)  
Approx. 90  
Approx. 120  
When shooting sill images, the focus only  
works while the shutter button is pressed  
down halfway.  
*4)Continuous shooting with an image size of  
160×112  
Using the flash once in every two shots.  
Turning on and off once in every ten shots.  
12  
           
Using an external power source  
Using your camera  
abroad  
Power sources  
2 To a wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
You can use your camera in any country or  
area with the supplied AC power adaptor  
within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a  
commercially available AC plug adaptor  
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of  
the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].  
Power cord  
Jack cover  
(mains lead)  
DC plug  
1
AC-LS1A  
AC power adaptor  
1
2
, Open the jack cover, and  
connect the AC-LS1A AC  
power adaptor (supplied) tothe  
DC IN jack of the camera.  
, Connect thepowercord(mains  
lead) to the AC power adaptor  
and to a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Do not use an electrical transformer. Using this  
may cause a malfunction.  
Connect the plug with the v mark facing  
up.  
When you have finished using the AC power  
adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of  
the camera.  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If  
something goes wrong while you are using the  
adaptor, immediately shut off the power by  
pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.  
The set is not disconnected from the AC power  
source as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) even if the set itself has  
been turned off.  
13  
             
Turning on/off your camera  
How to use the  
control button  
The Auto Power Off  
0EV  
function  
POWER  
POWER  
0EV  
ON/OFF(CHG)  
If no tasks are performed for a while*  
when shooting, viewing images, or  
setting up the camera while using the  
battery, power is automatically shut off  
to preserve battery power.  
EV  
WB  
ISO  
POWER lamp  
AUTO  
WHITE BAL  
However, in the following  
ISO  
circumstances, even if the battery is  
being used to power the camera, the  
Auto Power Off function will not work.  
• Movies are being played back  
• A slide show is being shown  
To change the current settings of the  
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP  
screen (page 50), and use the control button  
to make the changes.  
For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the  
desired value, then press the center z or  
b/B to make the setting.  
, Press POWER.  
The POWER lamp lights in green, the  
power is on. When you turn on your camera  
for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen  
appears (see the next page).  
• A cable is connected to the USB jack  
or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack  
* When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON]:  
approximately 90 seconds  
When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]:  
approximately three minutes  
To turn off the power  
Press POWER again, the POWER lamp  
goes out, and the camera turns off.  
If you turn the power on when the mode dial is  
set to SCN,  
, or  
the lens comes out.  
Please be careful not to touch the lens.  
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Setting the date and time  
Mode dial  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
CLOCK SET  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
CLOCK SET  
O
K
2002 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
O
K
2002 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
1
1
AM  
CANCEL  
AM  
CANCEL  
POWER  
OK  
OK  
ON/OFF(CHG)  
POWER  
2
3
1
, Press POWER.  
, Select the desired order for the  
date, the month and the year  
using v/V on the control  
button, then press the center  
z.  
, Set the mode dial to  
.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the  
CLOCK SET screen appears.  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
mode dial is set to SCN, , or  
To change values for the time and the date that  
have been previously set, set the mode dial to  
SET UP, select [CLOCK SET] in [SETUP 1]  
(page 92), then proceed from Step 3.  
.
You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/  
day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].  
If the rechargeable button battery, which  
provides the power for saving the time data,  
ever loses its charge (page 94), the CLOCK  
SET screen automatically reappears. If this  
happens, reset the date and time by following  
the above procedure, starting from Step 3.  
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Setting the date and time (continued)  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
CLOCK SET  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
CLOCK SET  
Y/M/D  
M/D/Y  
D/M/Y  
CLOCK SET  
O
K
2002 /  
/
4
10 : 30  
7
O
K
2002 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
1
O
K
2002 /  
/
1
12 : 00  
7
PM  
CANCEL  
AM  
CANCEL  
AM  
CANCEL  
OK  
OK  
OK  
6
4
5
, Select the year, month, day,  
hour, or minute item you want  
to set using b/B.  
, Set the desired numerical  
value using v/V on the control  
button, then press the center  
z.  
, Select [OK] using the B on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
A v will be shown above, and a V will be  
shown below the item currently selected to  
be set.  
After the date and time are set, the clock  
will start to keep time.  
After setting the current numerical value,  
set the next item. Repeat the above process  
until all of the items have been set.  
To cancel the setting process, select  
[CANCEL], then press the center z.  
If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, use the 24-  
hour clock display.  
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Shooting still images  
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”  
Connector side  
Access lamp  
Label side  
1
2
3
, Open the battery/“Memory  
, Insert the “Memory Stick.”  
, Close the battery/“Memory  
Stick” cover.  
Stick” cover.  
Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in  
until it clicks as shown in the illustration.  
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
To remove the “Memory Stick”  
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.  
Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it  
all the way in until it clicks. If you do not insert  
it correctly, a proper recording or playback may  
not be carried out.  
• Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the  
camera is recording or reading out an  
image. Never remove the “Memory  
Stick” or turn off the power at this time.  
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Deciding the still image size and quality  
FINE  
FINE  
STANDARD  
1600  
AUTO  
1600x1200  
WHITE BAL  
ISO  
1600 (3 : 2)  
1280 x 960  
640 x 480  
P.QUALITY MODE  
PFX  
1600x1200  
1600 (3 2)  
:
1280  
640  
x
x
960  
480  
IMAGE SIZE  
IMAGE SIZE  
MODE  
P
MENU  
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to , turn on  
the power, and then press  
MENU.  
, Select (IMAGE SIZE) using  
b/B on the control button.  
Select the desired image size  
using v/V.  
, Select  
(P. QUALITY) using  
b/B on the control button.  
Select the desired image  
quality using v/V.  
The menu appears.  
The image size is set.  
The image quality is set.  
When the setting is completed, press  
MENU. The menu disappears from the  
screen.  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
mode dial is set to SCN.  
For image quality, you can choose either  
[FINE] or [STANDARD].  
The image size and quality values chosen here  
will be preserved even when the camera is  
turned off.  
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Image size and quality  
The number of images** that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”  
You can choose image size (number of  
pixels) and image quality (compression  
ratio) based on the kind of images you  
want to shoot. The larger you make the  
image size and the higher you make the  
image quality, the better your image, but  
also the larger the amount of data needed  
to preserve your image. This means you  
can save fewer images in your “Memory  
Stick.”  
The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below.  
(Units: number of images)  
Capacity  
8MB  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
Image size  
1600×1200  
1600 (3:2)  
1280×960  
640×480  
8 (15)  
8 (15)  
16 (30)  
16 (30)  
24 (44)  
96 (240)  
32 (60)  
32 (60)  
64 (120)  
64 (120)  
100 (186)  
393 (983)  
133 (246)  
133 (246)  
202 (375)  
789 (1973)  
12 (23)  
48 (120)  
50 (93)  
195 (488)  
Choose an image size and quality level  
appropriate for the kind of images you  
want to shoot.  
** When [REC MODE] is set to [NORMAL]  
For the number of images that can be saved in  
other modes, see page 87.  
You can resize the images later (Resize  
function, see page 66).  
The image size is the screen size used when  
viewing the images on a computer. When the  
images are viewed on the LCD screen of the  
camera, they all look the same size.  
You can choose image size from among  
the four options in the following tables.  
Image size Examples  
Number of shooting images can differ from  
these values according to shooting conditions.  
The image size value (e.g., 1600×1200) is the  
number of pixels displayed.  
1600×1200 Printing A4 size images  
1600 (3:2) 3:2 prints*  
1280×960 Printing postcard size images  
640×480  
For images to be attached to e-  
mail  
* This option records images in a horizontal to  
vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of  
the print paper used.  
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)  
Mode dial  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
4
F2.8  
30  
Flashes in green t  
Remains on  
1
3
2
, Set the mode dial to , and  
, Hold your camera with your  
both hands and position a  
subject in the center of the  
frame to focus on.  
, Press and hold the shutter  
turn on your camera.  
button halfway down.  
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock  
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the  
camera is ready for shooting.  
The lens cover opens when the power is turned  
on.  
Do not touch the lens portion while it is  
operating, such as when you press POWER to  
turn on the power or when the zoom function is  
working (page 22).  
Do not cover the lens or flash with your  
fingers.  
If you release your finger from the shutter  
button, shooting will be canceled.  
You can choose either Multipoint AF mode or  
Center AF as the AF mode (page 51).  
When the mode dial is set to  
, the exposure  
The minimum focal distance to a subject is  
11  
and focus are adjusted automatically.  
50 cm (19  
/
inches). To shoot subjects at  
16  
distances closer than this, use the Macro mode  
(page 22).  
The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows  
the limits of the area where the focus will be  
adjusted. (For more details on the AF range  
finder, see page 51.)  
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Checking the last image  
shot (Quick Review)  
min  
60  
1600  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
About Auto Focus  
8/8  
REVIEW  
When you try to shoot a subject that is  
hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock  
indicator will change to flashing  
slowly.  
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The Auto Focus function may be  
difficult to use with in the following  
subjects. In such cases, release the  
shutter button, then try to recompose  
the shot and focus again.  
The subject is distant from the camera and  
dark  
The contrast of the subject and its  
background is poor  
The subject is seen through glass, such as  
a window  
4
, Press the shutter button fully  
, Press b (7) on the control  
down.  
button.  
The shutter clicks, the shooting is  
completed, and the still image is saved in  
the “Memory Stick.” When the Recording  
lamp goes out, you can shoot the next  
image.  
To return to shooting mode, press the  
shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the  
control button again.  
A fast-moving subject  
The subject has a reflection, such as that  
from a mirror, or there is a luminous body  
and a lustrous subject  
To delete the image displayed on the  
LCD screen  
A flashing subject.  
When you are shooting with the battery, if no  
tasks are performed for a while with the camera  
turned on, power is automatically shut off to  
preserve battery power (page 14).  
1 Press MENU to display the menu.  
2 Press B on the control button to select  
[DELETE], then press the center z.  
3 Press v on the control button to select  
[OK], then press the center z.  
The image will be deleted.  
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Using the zoom feature  
Shooting close-ups (Macro)  
Digital zoom  
When the zoom exceeds 3×,  
W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)  
60min  
FINE  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
1600  
4
4
W
T
W
T
enlargement is carried out using digital  
processing of the image. The image can  
then be enlarged up to 6× using the  
digital zoom feature. When the digital  
zoom feature is used, image quality  
deteriorates. When this feature is not  
needed, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to  
[OFF] in the SET UP settings  
(page 92).  
For close-ups of small subjects like flowers  
or insects, shoot using the Macro feature.  
You can use this feature for close-ups of  
subjects up to the distances specified below.  
, Press the zoom button to  
choose the desired zoom  
position, and shoot your  
image.  
The T side of this line shows  
the extent of digital zoom  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
W
T
the W side: approximately 10 cm  
The minimum distance needed  
to focus on a subject  
15  
(3  
/
inches) from the end of the lens  
16  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
the T side: approximately 50 cm  
the W side: approximately 50 cm  
11  
When you are using digital zoom, you  
cannot confirm the image using the finder.  
When you are using the digital zoom  
feature, the auto focus frame is not  
displayed.  
(19  
/
inches) from the end of the lens  
11  
16  
(19  
/
inches) from the end of the lens  
16  
When the zoom is set all the way to  
the T side: approximately 50 cm  
11  
(19  
/
inches) from the end of the lens  
16  
The lens moves when the zoom feature is being  
used. Be very careful not to touch the lens.  
The zoom feature cannot be used while  
shooting movies (page 78).  
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Using the self-timer  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
60min  
FINE  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
1600  
4
4
1
1
2
, Set the mode dial to , and  
press B ( ) on the control  
button.  
, Center the subject in the frame,  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
press V ( ) on the control  
button.  
and shoot the image.  
To return to normal shooting  
Press B ( ) on the control button again.  
disappears from the LCD screen.  
(Macro) will appear on the LCD screen.  
(Self-timer) will appear on the LCD  
screen.  
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU  
first to make the menu disappear.  
You can carry out this operation even when the  
mode dial is set to SCN (other than the  
Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the  
Macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits  
of what you see and what you actually shoot  
may be different.  
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU  
first to make the menu disappear.  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
Landscape mode) (page 28) or  
.
mode dial is set to SCN or  
.
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Using the self-timer  
(continued)  
Selecting a flash mode  
The recommended distance using the flash is as  
follows (when [ISO] is set to [AUTO]):  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
4
4
When the zoom is set all the way to the W  
0EV  
F2.8  
30  
11  
side, 0.5 to 3.8 m (19  
/
inches to 12 feet  
16  
19  
5
/
inches).  
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When the zoom is set all the way to the T  
11  
side, 0.5 to 2.4 m (19  
/
inches to 7 feet  
16  
1
10  
/
inches).  
2
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU  
first to make the menu disappear.  
You can change the brightness of the flash using  
[FLASH LEVEL] in the menu settings (page 90).  
2
In the Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you look  
at the LCD screen in a dark place, you may  
notice some “noise” in the image, but this will  
have no effect on the image you shoot.  
While the flash is being charged, the /CHG  
lamp flashes. After charging is completed, the  
lamp goes out.  
, Center thesubject in the frame,  
and press the shutter button  
fully down.  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
press v ( ) on the control  
button repeatedly to select a  
flash mode.  
The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in  
orange, and you will hear a beeping sound.  
The image will be shot after approximately  
10 seconds.  
The flash mode has the following features.  
No indicator (Auto): Based on the  
lighting conditions, the camera will decide  
if there is enough light, and will use the  
flash accordingly.  
To cancel the self-timer during the  
operation  
(Forced flash): The flash will be used  
regardless of the amount of ambient light.  
(No flash): The flash will not be used.  
Press V ( ) on the control button again.  
If you stand in front of the camera and press the  
shutter button, the focus and the exposure may  
not be correctly set.  
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If AF illuminator light misses the center of  
the image somewhat, the camera will focus  
properly as long as it reaches the subject.  
When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF  
illuminator does not function.  
In the following Scene selection modes  
(page 28), the AF illuminator will not  
function.  
When shooting in Twilight mode  
When shooting in Landscape mode  
The AF illuminator is a bright light. There  
are no safety hazards, but when shooting at  
short distances, do not aim it directly at the  
subject’s eyes.  
To reduce “red-eye” when  
shooting live subjects  
The flash pre-strobes before shooting  
to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set  
[RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in  
Shooting with the AF  
illuminator  
This is additional lighting provided to  
assist in focusing when shooting in dark  
places.  
Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 92) to  
[AUTO] in the SET UP settings. If you  
try to shoot under insufficient lighting  
conditions, “ ON” appears the LCD  
screen; the AF illuminator will flash  
automatically during the time between  
when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway down and the focus locks.  
the SET UP settings (page 92). “  
appears the LCD screen.  
m
60min  
ON  
FINE  
1600  
6
The amount of red-eye reduction possible  
varies according to the individual. In  
addition, the distance to the subject, and  
whether or not the subject has seen pre-  
strobe light begin to strobe may also  
reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye  
reduction process.  
Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but  
sufficient light does not reach the subject (the  
recommended distance for this feature is up  
1
to 2.8m (9 feet 2  
/
inches) (wide), 1.6m  
4
(5 feet 3 inches) (tele), or the subject has  
weak contrast, the camera may not focus  
properly.  
25  
       
Shooting with the finder  
All of the indicators are turned off (only  
the shooting information is displayed)  
Finder  
F2.8  
30  
DSPL/LCD  
ON/OFF  
r
The LCD screen is turned  
off.  
r
All of the available indicators  
are turned on.  
The finder is convenient when you want to  
save battery power, or when it is difficult to  
confirm the image using the LCD screen.  
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,  
the display changes in the following order.  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
4
F2.8  
30  
For details on the items displayed, see page 98.  
Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the  
LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the  
Finder section stops flashing and remains on,  
you can start shooting (page 20).  
When the LCD screen is turned off, the digital  
zoom does not function (page 22).  
When the LCD screen is turned off, if you press  
(Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro),  
the image will be displayed on the screen for  
approximately two seconds so you can check or  
change the setting.  
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Shooting with the date and  
time inserted  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
MOVING IMAGE :  
DATE/TIME :  
MPEG MOVIE  
OFF  
MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME  
DATE/TIME :  
DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF  
RED EYE REDUCTION :  
AF ILLUMINATOR :  
MOVING IMAGE :  
DATE/TIME :  
DIGITAL ZOOM :  
RED EYE REDUCTION :  
MPEG MOVIE  
DATE  
O N  
DATE  
DIGITAL ZOOM : O N  
OFF  
AF ILLUMINATOR : AUTO  
RED EYE REDUCTION :  
OFF  
AF ILLUMINATOR : AUTO  
SELECT  
OK  
PAGE SELECT  
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
, Select the type of data to be  
inserted using v/V on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
, Select (CAMERA) using v/V  
on the control button and  
press B.  
The SET UP menu is displayed.  
When images are shot with the date and time  
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed  
later.  
When shooting images with the date and time  
inserted, the actual date and time are not  
Select [DATE/TIME] using v/V  
and press B.  
DAY&TIME: Inserts the date and the time  
of shooting into the image  
DATE: Inserts the year, the month and the  
date of shooting into the image  
OFF:Does not insert date/time data into the  
image  
displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “  
displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD  
screen. The actual date and time are displayed  
when the image is played back.  
” is  
When you chose [DATE] in Step 3, the date  
will be inserted in the order set in “Setting the  
date and time” (page 15).  
After the setting has been completed, set the  
mode dial to , and continue your  
shooting.  
You can also carry out this operation when the  
mode dial is set to SCN.  
The settings made here will be saved even when  
the power is turned off.  
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Shooting according to scene conditions  
(Scene selection)  
Twilight mode  
Twilight portrait mode  
Landscape mode  
0EV  
0EV  
SCN  
EV  
WB  
MENU  
1
, Set the mode dial to SCN, and  
Twilight portrait mode  
Use this mode when shooting people in the  
foreground at night.  
When shooting at night, shooting people at  
night, or shooting landscapes, use the  
modes listed below to increase the quality  
of your images.  
press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is  
recommended that you use a tripod.  
Allows you to shoot images of people in the  
foreground with distinct outlines without losing  
the feeling that you are shooting at night.  
The flash automatically strobes.  
Twilight mode  
Under dark lighting conditions, you can  
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get  
good images. However, because the shutter  
speed is slower under these conditions, we  
recommend you use a tripod.  
Landscape mode  
Focuses on images far away, so is  
convenient for shooting landscapes at a  
The flash cannot be used.  
distance.  
You cannot shoot in Macro mode.  
The flash auto mode cannot be selected.  
28  
       
NR slow shutter  
In Twilight or Twilight portrait mode,  
when the shutter speed value slower or  
equal to than a 1/2 second is selected,  
“NR” is displayed before the shutter  
speed indication, and the camera  
automatically changes to the NR slow  
shutter mode.  
SCN  
WB  
SCN  
WB  
2
3
The NR slow shutter mode removes noise  
from recorded images, providing clear  
images. To eliminate the effects of  
, Select [SCN] using b/B on the  
, Select the desired mode using  
control button.  
v/V on the control button.  
vibration, use of a tripod is recommended.  
The mode will be set to your choice.  
When the setting is completed, press  
MENU. The menu disappears from the  
screen.  
Press the shutter  
button fully down.  
F2.8  
NR2''  
r
To cancel the Scene selection  
Set the mode dial to something other than  
SCN.  
Then the screen turns  
black.  
CAPTURING  
The settings made here will be saved even when  
the power is turned off.  
r
Finally, when  
“PROCESSING”  
PROCESSING  
disappears, the  
image has been  
recorded.  
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Viewing still images  
Viewing single images  
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your  
camera  
60min  
1600  
Index  
Single  
Index  
8/8  
(three images display)  
(single image display)  
(nine images display)  
60min  
1600  
8/8  
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APERTURE VALUE : F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125  
EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0  
FILE BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
:
100  
ISO  
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10:30PM  
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10:30PM  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
FILE BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
1
For movies, see page 70.  
For information on the various symbols  
displayed, see page 100.  
You can see the images you shoot with this  
camera almost immediately on the LCD  
screen. This camera offers the following  
three methods for viewing your images.  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
turn on the power.  
The last image you shot will be displayed.  
Single (single image display)  
You can view one image at a time,  
occupying the entire screen.  
Index (nine images display)  
Nine images will be displayed  
simultaneously in separate panels on the  
screen.  
Index (three images display)  
Three images will be displayed  
simultaneously in separate panels on the  
screen. Various items of image information  
will also be displayed.  
30  
           
Viewing Index (nine or three images display)  
60min  
1600  
6/8  
APERTURE VALUE : F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125  
EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0  
:
100  
ISO  
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7
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10:30PM  
100-0026 2002  
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SINGLE DISPLAY  
FILE BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
2
, Select a still Image using b/B  
, Press the zoom W button once.  
, Press the zoom W button once  
on the control button.  
more.  
The display switches to the Index (nine  
images) screen.  
b : Displays the previous image.  
B : Displays the next image.  
The display switches to the Index (three  
images) screen.  
To display the previous (next) Index  
screen  
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to  
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.  
When you press v/V on the control button,  
the remaining image information is  
displayed.  
To display the previous (next) Index  
screen  
Press b/B on the control button.  
To return to the Single image screen  
Repeatedly press the zoom T button, or  
press the center z on the control button.  
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Viewing images on a TV screen  
60min  
1600  
8/8  
A/V OUT (MONO) jack  
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10:30PM  
VOLUME  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
TV/Video toggle switch  
1
2
3
, Using the A/V connecting  
cable, connect the A/V OUT  
(MONO) jack of the camera to  
the audio/video input jacks of  
the TV set.  
, Turn on the power of the TV  
set, and set the TV/Video  
toggle switch of the TV to  
“Video.”  
, Set the mode dial to , and  
turn on the camera.  
Press b/B on the control button to select an  
image.  
Depending on your TV set, the name and  
location of this switch may be different.  
When using this feature, it may be necessary to  
switch the video output signal to match that of  
your TV system (page 93).  
If your TV has stereo type input jacks,  
connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V  
connecting cable to the Lch jack.  
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the  
camera and the TV set only after confirming  
that both are turned off.  
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Watching the playback picture on  
TV  
PAL-N system  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay  
If you want to view the playback picture  
on a TV, you need a TV having a video  
input jack and a video connecting cable.  
The color system of the TV must be the  
same as that of your digital still camera.  
Check the following list:  
SECAM system  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
NTSC system  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,  
Central America, Chile, Colombia,  
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines,  
the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.  
PAL system  
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,  
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,  
Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,  
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,  
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  
Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL-M system  
Brazil  
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Deleting still images  
Deleting images  
60min  
1600  
60min  
1600  
60min  
1600  
5/5  
5/  
5
5/5  
DELETE  
O
K
DELETE PROTECT PRINT  
OK  
SLIDE  
CANCEL  
100-0028 2002  
7
4 10:30PM  
FILE BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
OK  
MENU  
1
2
3
, Set the mode dial to , and  
turn on the camera.  
, Press MENU.  
, Select [OK] using v on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
Select [DELETE] using b/B on  
the control button, then press  
the center z.  
Select an image to be deleted  
using b/B on the control  
button.  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on  
the screen. When this message disappears,  
the image has been deleted.  
The image has not yet been deleted at this  
point.  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [CANCEL] using V on the control  
button, then press the center z.  
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Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen  
DELETE PROTECT PRINT  
DELETE CANCEL SELECT  
ALL  
MENU  
SET  
TO NEXT  
MENU  
1
2
3
, While an Index (nine images)  
screen (page 31) is displayed,  
press MENU.  
, Select [SELECT] using b/B on  
the control button, then press  
the center z.  
, Select the image you want to  
delete using v/V/b/B on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
Select [DELETE] using b/B on  
the control button, then press  
the center z.  
To delete all the images  
The mark is placed on the selected  
image. At this point, the image has not yet  
been deleted. Put the mark on all of the  
images you want to delete.  
Select [ALL] using b/B on the control  
button, then press the center z. Next, select  
[OK], then press the center z. To cancel the  
deletion, select [EXIT], then press the  
center z.  
To cancel your selection, press the center z  
one more time.  
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Deleting on the Index (nine  
images) screen (continued)  
Deleting on the Index (three images) screen  
APERTURE VALUE : F2.8  
SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125  
EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0  
PRINT  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
:
100  
ISO  
100-0028  
OK  
2002  
7
4
10:30PM  
100-0028  
2002  
7
4
10:30PM  
DELETE  
EXIT  
OK  
SINGLE DISPLAY  
MENU  
4
1
2
, Press MENU.  
, While an Index (three images)  
screen (page 31) is displayed,  
move the image you want to  
delete to the center using b/B  
on the control button.  
, Press MENU.  
Select [OK] using b/B on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
Select [DELETE] using the V  
on the control button, then  
press the center z.  
When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
disappears, the images have been deleted.  
At this point, the image has not yet been  
deleted.  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [EXIT] using b on the control  
button, then press the center z.  
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DELETE  
O
K
CANCEL  
100-0028  
OK  
2002  
7
4
10:30PM  
3
, Select [OK] using v on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
disappears, the image has been deleted.  
To cancel the deletion  
Select [CANCEL] using V on the control  
button, then press the center z.  
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Formatting a “Memory Stick”  
SETUP 1  
FORMAT  
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED  
FORMAT :  
OK  
CANCEL  
FILE NUMBER :  
/LANGUAGE :  
CLOCK SET :  
READY?  
O
K
CANCEL  
OK  
OK  
1
2
3
, Insert the “Memory Stick” you  
want to format into the camera.  
Set the mode dial to SET UP,  
and turn on the power.  
, Select  
(SETUP 1) using v/V  
, Select [OK] using v/V on the  
control button, then press the  
center z.  
on the control button.  
Select [FORMAT] using B,  
then, press B.  
Select [OK] using v/V, then  
press the center z.  
The “FORMATTING” message appears.  
When this message disappears, the format  
is complete.  
The term “formatting” means preparing a  
“Memory Stick” to record images; this process  
is also called “initialization.” The “Memory  
Stick” provided with this camera, and those  
available commercially, are already formatted,  
and can be used immediately.  
• When you format a “Memory Stick,be  
aware that all of the images in the  
“Memory Stick” will be permanently  
deleted.  
To cancel the formatting  
Select [CANCEL] using V on the control  
button, then press the center z.  
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Copying still images to your computer  
Copying still images to your computer  
If you connect two or more USB devices to  
your computer at one time, some devices,  
including your camera, may not work,  
depending on the type of USB device.  
Operations are not guaranteed when using a  
USB hub.  
Follow the steps below to copy the images  
you shot to your computer.  
An OS installed at the factory (not  
upgraded) is required for correct  
operations. We cannot guarantee  
operations for operating systems not  
listed above.  
Steps required by your OS  
(Operating System)  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster  
Display:  
Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended environments mentioned above.  
OS  
Steps  
Windows 98/98SE/2000/ Steps 1 to 5  
Resolution of 800×600 dots or  
higher, High Color (16-bit color,  
65 000 colors) or more  
USB mode  
Me  
(pages 40 to 44,  
46)  
There are two modes for a USB connection,  
[NORMAL] and [PTP] modes. The factory  
setting is the [NORMAL] mode. This  
section describes the USB connection using  
the [NORMAL] mode.  
Windows XP  
Steps 2 to 5  
(pages 41, 42, 44  
to 46)  
USB connector:  
Provided as standard equipment  
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/  
9.0/9.1/9.2,  
Page 49  
Recommended Macintosh environment  
OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or  
Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)  
Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)  
Communication with your  
computer (for Windows users  
only)  
If you recover your computer from the  
suspend or sleep mode, communication  
between your camera and your computer  
may not recover at the same time.  
An OS installed at the factory is  
required for correct operations. For  
the following models, update your  
OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.  
– iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at  
the factory, and a slot loading type  
CD-ROM drive  
Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your  
OS.  
After you complete the installation of the USB  
driver, Step 1 is unnecessary.  
Recommended computer  
environment  
– iBook or Power Mac G4 with the  
Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory  
Display:  
Resolution of 800×600 dots or  
higher, 32 000-color mode or higher  
USB connector:  
When a USB connector is not  
provided on your computer  
When neither a USB connector nor a  
“Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can  
copy images using an additional device. See  
the Sony Website for details.  
Recommended Windows environment  
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows  
98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,  
Windows Millennium Edition,  
Windows XP Home Edition, or  
Windows XP Professional  
Provided as standard equipment  
http://www.sony.net/  
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1 Installing the USB driver  
Click here  
Opening window  
2
3
1
Click here  
, Turn on your computer, and  
insert the supplied CD-ROM  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
, Click [USB Driver] on the  
, Click [Next]. When the  
“Information” window  
appears, click [Next].  
opening window.  
The “InstallShield wizard” window  
appears.  
The USB driver installation starts. When  
the installation is completed, the window  
informs you of completion. Eject the CD-  
ROM.  
Do not connect your camera to  
your computer at this time.  
The opening window appears. If it does not  
appear, double-click  
(My Computer) t  
(ImageMixer) in order.  
This section describes how to establish a USB  
connection using Windows Me as an example.  
Required operations may be different  
depending on your OS.  
• Shut down all other applications before  
installation of the driver.  
Set the display to 800×600 dots or higher and  
High Color (16-bit color, 65 000 colors) or  
more. If it is set to less than 800×600 dots and  
256 colors, the installation window does not  
appear.  
When you are using Windows 2000, log on as  
Administrator.  
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2 Preparing your camera  
To a wall  
outlet  
(wall  
socket)  
3
POWER  
ON/OFF(CHG)  
1
1
“Memory Stick”  
AC power 2  
adaptor  
2
4
1
, Click [Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now], then click  
[Finish].  
, Insert the “Memory Stick” with  
the images you want to copy  
into the camera. Connect the  
camera and the AC power  
, Turn on your computer and  
camera.  
Your computer restarts. Then, you can  
establish the USB connection.  
adaptor, and plug the adaptor  
into a wall outlet (wall socket).  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to copy images to your  
computer. To install this software, click  
[PIXELA ImageMixer], on the opening  
window, then follow instructions on each  
succeeding window.  
For further details on the AC power adaptor, see  
page 13.  
For further details on the “Memory Stick,” see  
page 17.  
Be sure to install DirectX when using the  
“PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software.  
Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each  
succeeding window. Your computer restarts  
when the installation is completed.  
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3 Connecting your camera to your computer  
USB MODE  
NORMAL  
a a a a  
2
1
“USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the  
LCD screen of your camera. When a USB  
connection is established for the first time,  
your computer automatically runs the used  
program to recognize your camera. Wait for  
a while.  
, Connect the supplied USB  
cable to your camera. Then,  
connect the other end of the  
USB cable to your computer.  
When using a desktop computer, connect the  
USB cable to the USB connector on the rear  
panel.  
When using Windows XP, the copy wizard  
automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed  
to page 44.  
If “USB MODE NORMAL” does not appear,  
confirm that [USB CONNECT] is set to  
[NORMAL] in the SET UP settings (page 93).  
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4 Copying images  
(
pages 44 to 46)  
1
2
3
, Double-click [My Computer],  
then double-click [Removable  
Disk].  
, Double-click [DCIM], then  
, Drag and drop the image files  
into the “My Documents”  
folder.  
double-click [100MSDCF].  
The “100MSDCF” folder opens.  
The contents of the “Memory Stick”  
inserted in your camera appear.  
The image files are copied to the “My  
Documents” folder.  
The “100MSDCF” folder contains the image  
files you shot using your camera.  
The folder names vary depending on the type of  
images they contain (page 47).  
This section describes an example of copying  
images to the “My Documents” folder.  
When the “Removable Disk” icon does not  
appear, see the next page.  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to copy images to your  
computer. For details, see the software’s help  
files.  
When you try to copy an image to a folder in  
which an image with the same file name is  
stored, the overwrite confirmation message  
appears. When you want to overwrite the  
existing image with the new one, click [Yes].  
When you do not want to overwrite it, click  
[No], then change the file name.  
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4 Copying images  
When a removable disk  
icon is not shown  
1
1 Right-click [My Computer], then  
click [Properties].  
The “System Properties” window  
appears.  
2 Confirm if other devices are already  
installed.  
1 Click [Device Manager].  
2 Confirm if there is a [ Sony  
DSC] or [ Sony Handycam]  
2
Click here  
1
2
with a  
mark in [ Other  
Devices].  
, Click [Copy pictures to a folder  
on my computer using  
Microsoft Scanner and Camera  
Wizard] window, then click  
[OK].  
, Click [Next].  
3 If you find either of the devices  
above, follow the steps below to  
delete them.  
1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [  
Sony Handycam].  
The images stored in the “Memory Stick”  
are displayed.  
2 Click [Delete].  
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” window  
appears.  
The “Device deletion  
confirmation” window appears.  
3 Click [OK].  
When following the steps on page 42, the copy  
wizard appears on the desktop of your  
computer.  
The device is deleted.  
Try the USB driver installation again  
using the supplied CD-ROM (page 40).  
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1
1
1
2
2
4
3
5
2
, Click to remove the  
, Specify the image file names to  
be copied and the copy  
, Click [Nothing. I’m finished  
working with these pictures],  
then click [Next].  
checkmark from any images  
you do not want to copy to  
your computer, then click  
[Next].  
destination, then click [Next].  
Copying of the images starts. When the task  
is completed, the “Other Options” window  
appears.  
The “Completing the Scanner and Camera  
Wizard” window appears.  
The “Picture Name and Destination”  
window appears.  
Here the “My Documents” folder is used as a  
copy-to folder for explanation.  
45  
4 Copying images  
(continued)  
5 Viewing the images on your computer  
Click here  
6
1
2
, Click [Finish].  
, Double-click [My Documents]  
, Double-click the desired image  
on the desktop.  
file.  
The wizard window closes.  
The “My Documents” folder opens.  
The image file opens.  
When you want to continue copying other  
images, disconnect the USB cable once and  
reconnect it. Then, follow the process from  
Step 1.  
This section describes the steps followed for  
copying images to the “My Documents” folder  
on pages 43 and 44.  
When using Windows XP, click [Start]t[My  
Documents] in that order.  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to view images on your  
computer. For details, see the software’s help  
files.  
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Removing the USB cable  
from your computer or the  
“Memory Stick” from your  
camera during a USB  
connection  
Image file storage destinations and file names  
The image files recorded with your camera  
are grouped as folders in the “Memory  
Stick,” depending on the recording modes.  
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users  
Example: when viewing folders on  
Windows Me  
1 Double-click on the task tray.  
2 Click  
(Sony DSC), then click  
[Stop].  
3 Confirm the device on the  
confirmation window, then click  
[OK].  
Folder containing still image/Clip Motion/  
Multi Burst mode image data  
4 Click [OK].  
This step is unnecessary for  
Windows XP users.  
Folder containing E-mail mode image data  
5 Disconnect the USB cable or  
remove the “Memory Stick.”  
Folder containing movie data  
For Windows 98 or 98SE users  
Carry out only Step 5 above.  
Folder containing VOICE mode audio data  
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Image file storage destinations and file names (continued)  
Folder  
File name  
File meaning  
100MSDCF  
DSC0ssss.JPG  
• Still image files shot normally  
• Still image files shot in  
– E-MAIL mode (page 59)  
– VOICE mode (page 59)  
– Multi Burst mode (page 57)  
Clip Motion files shot in NORMAL mode (page 56)  
Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in NORMAL mode  
Clip Motion files shot in MOBILE mode (page 56)  
Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in MOBILE mode  
Small-size image files shot in E-MAIL mode (page 59)  
Movie files shot normally (page 69)  
CLP0ssss.GIF  
CLP0ssss.THM  
MBL0ssss.GIF  
MBL0ssss.THM  
DSC0ssss.JPG  
MOV0ssss.MPG  
DSC0ssss.MPG  
IMCIF100  
MOML0001  
MOMLV100  
Audio files shot in VOICE mode (page 59)  
Note on the table  
• The meanings of the file names are as above:  
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.  
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.  
– A small-size image file shot in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file  
– An audio file shot in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file  
– An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file  
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For Macintosh users  
Follow the steps below, according to your  
OS.  
• Sony USB Shim  
3
4
Double-click [100MSDCF].  
6
7
When the message for confirmation is  
shown, click [OK].  
Drag and drop the image files to the hard  
disk icon.  
The image files are copied to your hard  
disk.  
OS  
Steps  
Restart your computer.  
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0  
Steps 1 to 5  
Steps 2 to 5  
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/  
Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)  
2 Preparing your camera  
For details, see page 41.  
5 Viewing the images on your  
computer  
Set the display to 800×600 dots or higher and  
32 000-color mode or higher.  
1
2
Double-click the hard disk icon.  
3 Connecting your camera to  
your computer  
For details, see page 42.  
Double-click the desired image file in  
the folder containing the copied files.  
The image file opens.  
1 Installing the USB driver  
(For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, or 9.0 users  
only)  
Removing the USB cable from your  
computer or the “Memory Stick” from  
your camera during a USB connection  
Drag and drop the drive icon of the  
“Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then  
remove the USB cable or “Memory Stick.”  
1
Turn on your computer, and set the  
supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM  
drive.  
The “PIXELA ImageMixer” window  
appears.  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to copy images to your  
computer and view the images on your  
computer. To install the software, insert the  
supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive,  
then click the installer icon to select the desired  
language under “PIXELA ImageMixer” on the  
opening window and follow the instructions on  
each window. For details, see the software’s  
help files.  
2
3
Double-click  
(Setup Menu).  
* If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB  
cable, etc., after you have turned your computer  
off.  
Click (USB Driver).  
The “USB Driver” window appears.  
4
5
Double-click the icon of the hard disk  
containing the OS to open the window.  
4 Copying images  
Drag and drop the following two files  
from the window opened in Step 3 into  
the System Folder icon in the window  
opened in Step 4.  
1
2
Double-click the newly recognized icon  
on the desktop.  
The contents of the “Memory Stick”  
inserted in your camera appear.  
• Sony USB Driver  
Double-click [DCIM].  
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Before advanced operations  
b Select the setting item you  
want to change using v/V/b/B  
on the control button.  
How to setup and  
7.0m  
3.0m  
1.0m  
0.5m  
CENTER AF  
MULTI AF  
operate your camera  
The frame of the item you select will  
turn yellow.  
This section describes the most frequently  
used menus and the SET UP screen.  
Control button  
FOCUS  
WB  
ISO  
SETUP 2  
LCD BRIGHTNESS :  
LCD BACKLIGHT :  
BEEP :  
VIDEO OUT :  
USB CONNECT :  
POWER SAVE :  
SHUTTER  
c Select the desired setting  
using v/V on the control  
button.  
O
N
MENU  
OFF  
Mode dial  
OK  
The frame of the selected setting will  
turn yellow, and the setting will be  
made.  
c Press the center z on the  
control button to enter the  
setting.  
To turn off the menu display  
Press MENU.  
To turn off the SET UP screen  
display  
Set the mode dial to anything other than  
SET UP.  
Changing menu settings  
Changing items in the SET  
UP screen  
a Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
a Set the mode dial to SET UP.  
0EV  
The SET UP screen appears.  
CAMERA  
0EV  
MOVING IMAGE :  
DATE/TIME :  
DIGITAL ZOOM :  
MPEG MOVIE  
OFF  
EV  
WB  
ISO  
O
N
RED EYE REDUCTION  
:
OFF  
AF ILLUMINATOR :  
AUTO  
b Select the setting item you  
want to change using b/B on  
the control button.  
SELECT  
The letters and symbols of the item  
you select will turn yellow.  
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Advanced still image shooting  
When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie)  
and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to  
the center of the screen is estimated as an  
average, so the AF works even with a certain  
amount of vibration. The Center AF  
automatically focuses only on the center of the  
image, so it is convenient when you want to  
focus only on what you aim at.  
When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator,  
priority AF movement is given to subjects in or  
near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF  
range finder is not displayed.  
c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b/B,  
then select [MULTI AF] or  
[CENTER AF] using v/V.  
Choosing a focus  
method  
The focus is adjusted automatically.  
The color of the AF range finder frame  
changes from white to green.  
Mode dial: /SCN/  
Multipoint AF  
The AF range finder frame widens.  
Multipoint AF  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
4
Center AF  
The AF range finder frame is only the  
center of the frame.  
a Set the mode dial to either  
,
SCN, or  
.
Center AF  
b Press MENU.  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
4
The menu appears.  
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a Compose the shot so that the  
subject is centered in the AF  
range finder, and press the  
shutter button halfway down.  
b Return to the fully composed  
shot, and press the shutter  
button fully down.  
Shooting with the AF lock  
using Center AF  
Even if it is difficult to focus in Center AF  
shooting because the subject is not in the  
center of the frame, you can focus in this  
situation using the AF lock. For example,  
when you are shooting two human subjects,  
and there is a gap between them, the camera  
may focus on the background visible in the  
gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to  
ensure the subjects are in correct focus.  
The shutter clicks, the image will be  
recorded with the proper focus for the  
human subjects.  
First, the focus for the subject you are  
aiming at will be adjusted. When the  
AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing  
and remains on, and there is a beeping  
sound, focus adjustment is completed.  
min  
60  
FINE  
1600  
4
F2.8  
125  
60min  
FINE  
1600  
4
F2.8  
125  
Shutter button  
You can carry out the AF lock adjustment  
process before you press the shutter button fully  
down.  
AF range finder  
AE/AF lock  
indicator  
When you are using AF lock, you can capture  
an image with the correct focus even if the  
subject is at the edge of the frame.  
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You can select from the following  
distance settings.  
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited  
distance)  
Setting the distance  
to the subject  
Adjusting the  
exposure  
– Focus preset  
– EV adjustment  
1.0m  
Mode dial: /SCN/  
Mode dial: /SCN/  
7.0m  
3.0m  
1.0m  
When shooting an image using a previously  
set distance to the subject, or when shooting  
a subject through a net or through window  
glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in  
auto focus mode. This is when use of the  
Focus preset is convenient.  
Used when you want to change the  
automatic exposure to one of your own  
choice. The value can be set over a range  
from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV  
increments.  
0.5m  
CENTER AF  
MULTI AF  
FOCUS  
WB  
ISO  
To return to auto focus mode  
Press MENU again, select 9 (FOCUS),  
then select [MULTI AF] or [CENTER AF].  
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,  
or  
.
Control button  
b Press MENU.  
Focal point information may not show the exact  
distance.  
If you point the lens up or down, the error  
MENU  
The menu appears.  
Mode dial  
increases.  
c Select (EV) using b/B.  
The value of the exposure adjustment  
is displayed.  
0EV  
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,  
0EV  
EV  
WB  
ISO  
or  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b/B,  
then select the distance to the  
subject using v/V.  
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d Select the exposure  
Shooting techniques  
Spot light-metering  
Mode dial: /SCN/  
When there is backlight, or the background  
of the subject provides a very high contrast,  
you can adjust the focus to that most  
appropriate for your subject. You can aim at  
a particular point, and meter the light to  
adjust the focus for that point.  
adjustment value.  
Select the exposure adjustment value  
using v/V.  
Make your adjustment while  
confirming the brightness of the  
background of the subject on the LCD  
screen.  
In normal shooting, the camera makes  
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the  
image to be shot, if it looks like the image  
below, you should make manual adjustments.  
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a  
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +  
plus direction; if you are shooting a dark  
subject that fills the screen, making your  
adjustments in the – direction should give the  
best results.  
To return to auto adjust mode  
Return the exposure adjustment value to  
0EV.  
Control button  
MENU  
Mode dial  
When the subject is extremely bright or  
extremely dark, or when you are using the  
flash, the adjustment may not work.  
Shutter button  
Inadequate exposure  
t Adjust in the + direction  
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,  
or  
.
Appropriate exposure  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Overexposed t Adjust in  
the – direction  
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(Incandescent)  
c Select  
(SPOT METER)  
• Used when shooting, for example, at a  
party, where the lighting conditions  
change often  
• Used in a studio, or under video lights  
• Used when shooting under sodium or  
mercury lights  
Adjusting color tones  
– White Balance  
using b/B, then select [ON]  
using v/V.  
The Spot light-metering aiming point  
is displayed.  
Mode dial: /SCN/  
When shooting images using automatic  
features, the white balance is set  
automatically in response to the condition  
of the subject, and the overall color balance  
is adjusted accordingly. When you want to  
fix the conditions under which the image is  
captured, or when shooting under special  
lighting conditions, you can select the  
settings manually.  
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,  
Spot light-  
metering  
aiming point  
or  
.
ON  
OFF  
WB SPOT METER ISO  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
d Aim the Spot light-metering  
aiming point at the spot you  
want to shoot, then shoot your  
image.  
c Select [WB] (WHITE BAL)  
using b/B, then select the  
desired setting using v/V.  
AUTO (no display)  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
To return to automatic settings  
To cancel Spot light-metering  
In Step 3, select [OFF]. The Spot light-  
metering aiming point disappears, and the  
camera returns to normal light-metering.  
In Step 3, select [AUTO].  
(Daylight)  
Used when shooting outdoors, and for  
shooting at night, under neon lights, for  
fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.  
Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you  
choose  
, the overall color of the image may  
show differences from the actual color.  
When the flash is triggered, the manual setting  
is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is  
done in AUTO mode.  
(Cloudy)  
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.  
(Fluorescent)  
Used when shooting under fluorescent  
lights.  
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Before operation  
Shooting techniques  
The color of the subject that you see will be  
captured according to the lighting  
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [CLIP  
MOTION] in the SET UP settings (pages  
50, 92).  
Shooting multiple  
frames  
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,  
everything will appear bluish, under a light  
sources like a light bulb, white objects will  
appear reddish. The human eye has an  
excellent ability to adjust. Even when  
lighting conditions change, the eye can  
adjust and recognize the correct color almost  
instantly. However, digital still cameras are  
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this  
camera adjusts automatically, but if you  
notice that the color of the entire image  
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying  
an image on the LCD screen, it is  
– Clip Motion  
Mode dial:  
Control button  
You can shoot a number of still images  
consecutively (GIFanimation). Because the  
file size is small, these images are ideal for  
use on a home page, or for attaching to an e-  
mail message.  
MENU  
Mode dial  
Shutter button  
Clip Motion images are restricted to color  
levels of 256 colors and below. This is a  
characteristic of GIF format recording. For this  
reason, the image quality of some images may  
deteriorate.  
recommended that you adjust the white  
balance.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
NORMAL (160×120)  
b Press MENU.  
The maximum number of frames you can  
shoot in one Clip Motion shot is 10. This is  
the best choice for use on a home page.  
The menu appears.  
c Select (IMAGE SIZE) using  
b/B, then select the desired  
mode using v/V.  
MOBILE (120×108)  
Two frames is the maximum number that  
can be shot in Clip Motion in this mode.  
MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so  
picture quality falls accordingly.  
For the number of images you can record using  
Clip Motion, see page 87.  
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If you do not complete Step 6, the image will  
not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” Up to that  
point, the image is saved temporarily in the  
camera.  
In Clip Motion mode, the date and time will not  
be recorded.  
When you view Clip Motion images using the  
Index screen, the images may appear different  
from the actual image recorded.  
GIF files made on other cameras may not  
display correctly on this camera.  
d Shoot one frame.  
Shooting in Multi  
Burst mode  
MAKING “CLIP MOTION”  
– Multi Burst  
Mode dial:  
Pressing the shutter button once records 16  
frames in a row. This is convenient for  
checking your form in sports, for example.  
You can set the interval between frames  
using the menu.  
e Shoot the next frame.  
Press the shutter button once to shoot  
the next frame, then repeat this  
operation until you have shot the  
desired number of frames.  
f Press the center z.  
All of the frames will be saved in the  
“Memory Stick.”  
To delete shot images in the  
midst of shooting  
1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7).  
Shot images will be played back in  
order, playback stops when the last  
image is reached.  
2 Press MENU, and select either  
[DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL],  
then press the center z.  
3 Select [OK], then press the center z. If  
you chose [DELETE LAST] in Step 2,  
repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images  
in order, from the latest one shot.  
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When Multi Burst images are played back on a  
camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16  
frames will all be displayed at the same time, as  
part of one image, just as they are on a  
computer.  
Before operation  
(For information on NTSC/PAL, see  
page 91.)  
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MULTI  
BURST] in the SET UP settings (pages 50,  
92).  
1/30  
Control button  
For the number of images that can be recorded,  
see page 87.  
The flash cannot be used.  
1/7.5  
1/15  
1/30  
MENU  
WB  
INTERVAL  
Mode dial  
The date and time cannot be inserted.  
Shutter button  
d Press the shutter button.  
16 frames will be recorded as one  
image (image size: 1280×960).  
To delete shot images  
When using this mode, you cannot delete  
only certain frames. When you delete  
images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at  
the same time.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
1 Set the mode dial to  
.
c Select  
(INTERVAL) using  
2 PressMENUand select [DELETE], then  
press the center z.  
b/B, then select the desired  
between-frame interval using  
v/V.  
3 Select [OK], then press the center z.  
All of the frames are deleted.  
You can choose the between-frame  
interval from among the following.  
NTSC: 1/7.5 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.  
PAL: 1/6.3 sec., 1/12.5 sec., 1/25 sec.  
When you play back images recorded in Multi  
Burst mode, the 16 frames will be played back  
in order, with a fixed interval between them.  
When the images are played back on a  
computer, the 16 frames you shot will all be  
displayed at the same time as part of one image.  
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Shooting still images  
for e-mail  
Shooting still images  
with audio files  
– E-MAIL  
–VOICE  
Mode dial: /SCN  
Mode dial: /SCN  
You can shoot images and save them in a  
file that is small enough to attach to an e-  
mail message. The normal mode image that  
was selected using the (IMAGE SIZE)  
item (page 18) is also recorded.  
You can shoot still images with audio files.  
a Set the mode dial to  
or  
SCN.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
a Set the mode dial to , or  
SCN.  
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)  
using b/B, then select [VOICE]  
using v/V.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
d Shoot your image.  
c Select [MODE] (REC MODE)  
using b/B, then select [E-  
MAIL] using v/V.  
If you press and release the  
shutter button, sound is recorded  
for five seconds.  
d Shoot your image.  
If you hold down the shutter  
button, sound is recorded until you  
release the shutter button for up to 40  
seconds.  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [NORMAL].  
To return to normal mode  
In Step 3, select [NORMAL].  
For instructions on how to attach your images  
to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of  
the e-mail software you are using.  
To view images recorded in VOICE mode,  
carry out the same procedure described in  
“Viewing movies on the LCD screen”  
(page 70).  
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Control button  
Addingspecialeffects  
MENU  
Mode dial  
– Picture Effect  
Mode dial: /SCN/  
You can add special effects to bring out the  
contrast in your images.  
SOLARIZE  
B&W  
a Set the mode dial to , SCN,  
or  
.
Like an illustration  
with clearly delineated  
bright and dark  
portions  
In black and white  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [PFX] (P.EFFECT) using  
b/B, then select the desired  
mode using v/V.  
SEPIA  
NEG.ART  
To cancel Picture Effect  
In Step 3, select [OFF].  
Colored to look like an Made to look like a  
old photograph negative image  
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Advanced still image viewing  
e Press the zoom T button  
Enlarging an image  
Enlarging a portion of  
a still image  
repeatedly, the portion of the  
image selected in Step 4 will  
be enlarged.  
– Playback zoom  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
Mode dial:  
b Display the image you want to  
You can enlarge an image up to five times  
the size of the original image. You can also  
record the enlarged image as a new file.  
Control button  
enlarge.  
c Press the zoom T button to  
enlarge the image.  
d Press v/V/b/B repeatedly to  
select a portion of the image to  
enlarge.  
Mode dial  
Zoom button  
Press v  
To cancel enlarged viewing  
Press the center z.  
You cannot use Playback zoom with movies  
(MPEG movie), or images recorded in Clip  
Motion/Multi Burst modes.  
Press  
b
Press  
B
If you press the zoom W button when you are  
viewing images that have not been enlarged, the  
Index screen will appear (page 31).  
The images displayed in Quick Review  
(page 21) can be enlarged using the procedures  
outlined in Steps 3 to 5.  
Press V  
v: To view a portion of the top of the  
image  
V: To view a portion of the bottom of  
the image  
b:To view a portion of the left side  
of the image  
B:To view a portion of the right side  
of the image  
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c Select [SLIDE] using b/B, then  
Recording an enlarged  
Playing back  
press the center z.  
Select an interval from those listed  
below.  
image – Trimming  
successive images  
a After you have viewed an  
image using playback zoom,  
press MENU.  
– Slide show  
INTERVAL settings  
3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min  
Mode dial:  
You can play back recorded images in  
succession, one after another. This is useful  
for checking your images, or for giving a  
presentation.  
b Select [TRIMMING] using B,  
REPEAT  
then press the center z.  
ON:Plays the images back repeatedly.  
OFF:Plays through the images one  
time and then stops.  
c Select the image size using v/  
V, then press the center z.  
Control button  
d Select [START] using v/V/b/B,  
then press the center z.  
The slide show begins.  
The image is recorded, and the screen  
image returns to the size it was before  
enlargement.  
MENU  
Mode dial  
The trimmed image is recorded as the newest  
file, and the original image is retained.  
The trimmed image may suffer some  
deterioration in image quality  
To cancel the Slide show setting  
In Step 3, select [CANCEL].  
You cannot trim an image using the 3:2 image  
size.  
To stop the playback of the Slide  
show  
Press the center z, select [EXIT] using B,  
then press the center z.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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a Set the mode dial to , and  
display the image you want to  
rotate.  
Skip to the next/previous image  
Press the B (next), or the b (previous).  
Rotating still images  
Mode dial:  
Images shot when holding the camera  
vertically can be rotated and displayed  
horizontally.  
The interval settings are just guidelines. The  
actual intervals differ, based on factors like the  
size of the image.  
b Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [ROTATE] using b/B,  
then press the center z.  
d Select  
using v/V, and  
rotate the image using b/B.  
e Select [OK] using v/V, then  
press the center z.  
To cancel the rotation  
In Step 4, select [CANCEL].  
Protected images, movies (MPEG movie), or  
images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst  
modes cannot be rotated.  
Images shot on other cameras may not rotate  
correctly on this camera.  
When viewing images on a computer, the  
image viewing software used may not handle  
the rotation information correctly.  
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Still image editing  
For the single screen  
For the Index (nine images)  
screen  
Protecting images  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
a Set the mode dial to , press  
the zoom W button once to  
switch to the Index (nine  
– Protect  
b Display the image you want to  
Mode dial:  
To prevent accidental erasure of an  
important image, you can protect it.  
protect using b/B.  
c Press MENU.  
images) screen appears.  
The menu appears.  
b Press MENU.  
Control button  
d Select [PROTECT] using b/B,  
The menu appears  
then press the center z.  
MENU  
c Select [PROTECT] using b/B,  
Mode dial  
The image currently being displayed is  
now protected, and a - (Protect)  
mark is shown on the screen.  
then press the center z.  
d Select [SELECT] using b/B,  
then press the center z.  
60min  
1600  
5/5  
e Select the image you want to  
protect using v/V/b/B, then  
press the center z.  
DELETE PROTECT PRINT  
OK  
SLIDE  
A - (Protect) mark is placed on the  
selected image.  
To cancel the protection  
In Step 4, press the center z again. The  
- mark disappears.  
MENU  
SET  
TO NEXT  
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f To protect other images,  
For the Index (three images)  
screen  
To release protection  
In Step 4, select the image from which  
you want to release protection, and press the  
center z. To release protection from all of  
your images, repeat this process for each of  
them.  
repeat Step 5.  
g Press MENU.  
a Set the mode dial to , press  
the zoom W button twice to  
switch to the Index (three  
images) screen.  
The menu appears.  
h Select [OK] using the B, then  
press the center z.  
The selected image is protected.  
b Move the image you want to  
protect to the center using b/  
B.  
To cancel the protection  
Select [CANCEL] in Step 4 or select  
[EXIT] in Step 8.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears  
To release protection  
d Select [PROTECT] using v/V,  
In Step 5, using v/V/b/B, select an  
image for which you want to release  
protection, and press the center z. Repeat  
this operation for all the images for which  
you want to release protection. Then, press  
MENU, select [OK], and press the center  
z.  
then press the center z.  
The center image is protected, and a  
- (Protect) mark is placed on that  
image.  
PRINT  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
To protect all your images  
In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the  
center z. Next, select [ON], then press the  
center z.  
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the image you want to protect  
to the center using b/B, and  
repeat Step 4.  
To release all protection  
In Step 4, select [ALL], and press the  
center z. Then select [OFF], and press the  
center z.  
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c Press MENU.  
Changing image size  
The menu appears  
d Select [RESIZE] using b/B,  
– Resize  
then press the center z.  
Mode dial:  
You can change the size of your images,  
and record them as new files.  
You can change your images to the  
following sizes.  
1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480  
After the resizing is finished, the original  
image is retained.  
e Select the new size using v/V,  
then press the center z.  
The resized image is recorded as the  
newest file.  
To cancel the resizing  
In Step 5, select [CANCEL].  
Control button  
Movies (MPEG movie), or images recorded in  
Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes cannot be  
resized.  
MENU  
When images are resized from a smaller to a  
larger size, the image quality will deteriorate.  
3:2-sized images cannot be resized.  
If you try to resize a 3:2-sized image, black  
bands will appear at the top and bottom of the  
image.  
Mode dial  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Select the image for which the  
size is to be changed using b/  
B.  
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For the single screen  
For the Index (nine images)  
screen  
Choosing images to  
print  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
a Set the mode dial to  
and  
b Display the image you want to  
press the zoom W button once  
to switch to the Index (nine  
images) screen.  
– Print mark  
print using b/B.  
Mode dial:  
You can designate certain images to be  
printed.  
This is convenient when you want to have  
images printed in shops that follow DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) specifications.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
b Press MENU.  
d Select [PRINT] using b/B, then  
The menu appears.  
press the center z.  
c Select [PRINT] using b/B, then  
A
(Print) mark is placed on this  
press the center z.  
image.  
Print marks cannot be placed on movies  
(MPEG movie) or images recorded in Clip  
Motion mode.  
In E-MAIL mode, the Print mark will be placed  
on the normal size image that was recorded at  
the same time.  
You can place a print mark on images shot  
using Multi Burst mode; all the images will be  
printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.  
60min  
1600  
d Select [SELECT] using b/B,  
then press the center z.  
You cannot select [ALL].  
5/5  
e Select the images you want to  
print using v/V/b/B, then  
press the center z.  
DELETE PROTECT PRINT  
OK  
SLIDE  
To delete the Print mark  
In Step 4, press the center z again. The  
mark disappears.  
A
(Print) mark is placed on the  
selected image.  
MENU  
SET  
TO NEXT  
f To print other images, repeat  
Step 5 for each of them.  
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g Press MENU.  
For the Index (three images)  
screen  
To delete a Print mark  
In Step 4, press the center z again.  
The menu appears  
The  
mark disappears.  
h Select [OK] using B, then  
a Set the mode dial to , press  
the zoom W button twice to  
switch to the Index (three  
images) screen.  
press the center z.  
The setting of the  
completed.  
mark is  
b Move the image you want to  
To delete a Print mark  
print to the center using b/B.  
In Step 5, select an image using v/V/b/  
B, and press the center z.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
To delete all the Print marks  
placed on all of your images  
In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the  
center z. Next, select [OFF], then press the  
center z.  
d Select [PRINT] using v/V, then  
press the center z.  
A
(Print) mark is placed on the  
center image.  
To cancel the Print mark  
In Step 4, select [CANCEL], or select  
[EXIT] in Step 8.  
PRINT  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
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e To print other images, move  
the image you want to print to  
the center using b/B, and  
repeat Step 4.  
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Enjoying movies  
Indicators on the screen while  
you are shooting movies  
c Select (IMAGE SIZE) using  
b/B, and select the desired  
mode using v/V.  
Shooting movies  
Mode dial:  
These indicators are not recorded.  
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,  
the status of the LCD screen changes as  
follows: Indicators OFF t LCD OFF t  
Indicators ON. See page 99 for a detailed  
description of the indicated items.  
You can choose from 320 (HQX),  
320×240, or 160×112.  
See page 87 for the recording time  
allowed for each screen size.  
You can shoot movies (MPEG movies).  
Before operation  
Set [MOVING IMAGE] to [MPEG  
MOVIE] in the SET UP settings (pages 50,  
92).  
d Press the shutter button fully  
down.  
To shoot close-ups (Macro)  
“RECORDING” appears on the screen  
and the camera starts recording the  
image.  
Set the mode dial to  
and follow the  
Control button  
procedure on page 22.  
MENU  
Mode dial  
min  
60  
160  
To shoot with a self-timer  
REC0:01[ 5:28]  
Shutter button  
Set the mode dial to  
and follow the  
procedure on page 23.  
You cannot use a flash.  
You cannot write the date and time on the  
image.  
You cannot use the zoom while shooting  
movies.  
When the capacity of the “Memory Stick”  
is used up, recording stops.  
For details on the recording time for  
movies, see page 87.  
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
e Press the shutter button fully  
b Press MENU.  
down again to stop recording.  
The menu appears.  
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c Press the center z.  
Indicators on the screen while  
you are viewing movies  
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF,  
the status of the LCD screen changes as  
follows: Indicators OFF t LCD OFF t  
Indicators ON. See page 100 for a detailed  
description of the indicated items.  
Viewing movies on  
the LCD screen  
The movie images and sound are  
played back.  
B (playback) appears on the LCD  
screen while a movie is playing back.  
Mode dial:  
You can view movies on the LCD screen of  
the camera and hear sounds from the  
speaker of the camera.  
min  
60  
160  
6/8  
0:02  
The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is  
the same as that for viewing still images  
(page 32).  
Control button  
Playback bar  
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VOLUME  
STOP  
REV/CUE  
Mode dial  
To stop playback  
Press the center z.  
To adjust the volume  
Press v/V.  
To rewind / fast-forward  
Press b/B while playing back a movie.  
To return to normal playback, press the  
center z.  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
b Select the desired movie using  
b/B.  
Movies are displayed a size smaller  
than still images.  
High quality movies  
Movies with the image size “320 (HQX)”  
appear on the full screen.  
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160  
6/8  
0:00  
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VOLUME  
PLAY  
FILE BACK/NEXT  
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For the single screen  
For the Index (nine images)  
screen  
Deleting movies  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
Mode dial:  
a Set the mode dial to  
and  
b Select the movie you want to  
press the zoom W button once  
to display an Index (nine  
images) screen.  
delete using b/B.  
Control button  
MENU  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
Mode dial  
b Press MENU.  
d Select [DELETE] using b/B,  
then press the center z.  
The menu appears.  
c Select [DELETE] using b/B,  
The movie has not been deleted yet.  
then press the center z.  
e Select [OK] using v, then  
d Select [SELECT] using b/B,  
press the center z.  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
appears on the screen.  
The movie has been deleted when the  
message disappears.  
then press the center z.  
e Select the movies you want to  
delete using v/V/b/B, then  
press the center z.  
A
movie.  
mark is placed on the selected  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 5, select [CANCEL].  
MENU  
SET  
TO NEXT  
The movie has not been deleted yet.  
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f Repeat Step 5 of the  
procedure to delete other  
movies.  
For the Index (three images)  
screen  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 5, select [CANCEL].  
a Set the mode dial to  
and  
g Press MENU.  
press the zoom W button twice  
to switch to the Index (three  
images) screen.  
The menu appears.  
h Select [OK] using b/B, then  
press the center z.  
b Move the movie you want to  
The movies are deleted when the  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
message disappears.  
delete to the center using b/B.  
c Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
To cancel the deletion  
In Step 8, select [EXIT].  
d Select [DELETE] using V, then  
press the center z.  
The movie has not been deleted yet.  
To delete all the images  
In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the  
center z. To cancel the deletion, select  
[CANCEL] using b/B, then press the  
center z.  
DELETE  
O
K
CANCEL  
MOV00005  
OK  
2002  
7
4
10:30PM  
e Select [OK] using v, then  
press the center z.  
The movie is deleted when the  
“MEMORY STICK ACCESS”  
message disappears.  
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<Example> Cutting a file numbered  
MOV00002.MPG  
Cutting movies  
Editing movies  
MOV00001.MPG  
MOV00003.MPG  
Control button  
Mode dial:  
You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary  
portions of movies. This is the  
recommended mode to use when the  
“Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or  
when you attach movies to your e-mail  
messages.  
MENU  
Mode dial  
1
3
2
MOV00002.MPG  
1. Cutting scene A.  
1
A
B
3
2
MOV00002.MPG  
DIVIDE point  
The file numbers assigned when  
movies are cut  
2. Cutting scene B.  
MOV00004.MPG  
a Set the mode dial to  
.
The files saved after a movie cut are  
recognized as the latest files and are  
assigned new numbers. The original files  
are deleted, and the numbers previously  
assigned to those files are treated as missing  
numbers.  
1
3
A
2
B
b Select the movie you want to  
cut using b/B.  
MOV00005.MPG  
DIVIDE  
point  
c Press MENU.  
3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are  
unnecessary.  
The menu appears.  
d Select [DIVIDE] using B, then  
press the center z. Next,  
select [OK] using v, then press  
the center z.  
MOV00004.MPG MOV00007.MPG  
1
3
A
B
2
MOV00006.MPG  
DELETE  
DELETE  
The playback of the movie starts.  
4. Only the desired scenes remain.  
1
3
2
MOV00006.MPG  
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You cannot cut the following files.  
Clip Motion files  
Multi Burst files  
e Decide on a cutting point.  
Deleting unnecessary  
portions of movies  
Press the center z at the desired  
cutting point.  
Still image files  
a Cut an unnecessary portion of  
a movie (see the previous  
page).  
Files not long enough to cut  
Protected MPEG movie files  
You cannot restore files once you cut them.  
The original file is deleted when you cut it.  
min  
60  
160  
6/8  
DIVIDE  
0:04  
DIVIDING  
POINT  
c
C
O
K
b Display the portion of the  
CANCEL  
EXIT  
movie you want to delete.  
OK  
c Press MENU.  
When you want to adjust the cutting  
point, use [c/C] (frame forward/  
rewind) and adjust the cutting point  
using b/ B. If you want to change the  
cutting point, select [CANCEL]. The  
playback of the movie starts again.  
The menu appears.  
d Select [DELETE] using b/ B,  
then press the center z.  
e Select [OK] using v, then  
f When you have decided on a  
cutting point, select [OK]  
using v/V, and press the  
center z.  
press the center z.  
The movie currently displayed on the  
screen is deleted.  
g Select [OK] using v, then  
press the center z.  
The movie is cut.  
To cancel cutting  
In Step 5, select [EXIT]. The movie  
appears on the screen again.  
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For Windows98, 98SE, 2000,  
Me users  
For Windows XP users  
Copying movies to  
your computer  
Follow the steps below to copy movies you  
shot to your computer.  
For details, see pages 44 to 46.  
a Double-click  
(My  
a Click [Copy pictures to a folder  
on my computer using  
Computer), then double-click  
(Removable Disk).  
Microsoft Scanner and Camera  
Wizard], then click [OK].  
The contents of the “Memory Stick”  
inserted into your camera appear.  
• This section describes an example of  
copying movies into the “My  
Documents” folder.  
Before operation  
The “Scanner and Camera Wizard”  
window appears.  
Prepare the camera and your computer  
following the procedures described on  
pages 40 to 42.  
b Click [Next].  
The movies stored in the “Memory  
Stick” are displayed.  
b Double-click  
(MSSONY),  
then double-click  
(MOML0001).  
The “MOML0001” folder opens.  
c Click to remove the  
checkmark from any movies  
you do not want to copy to  
your computer, then click  
[Next].  
c Drag and drop the movie files  
into the “My Documents”  
folder.  
The “Picture Name and Destination”  
window appears.  
The movie files are copied to the “My  
Documents” folder.  
d Specify the movie file names  
to be copied and the copy  
destination, then click [Next].  
Copying of the movies starts. When  
the task is completed, the “Other  
Options” window appears.  
• Here the “My Documents” folder is  
used as a copy-to folder for  
explanation.  
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e Click [Nothing. I’m finished  
working with these pictures],  
then click [Next].  
For Macintosh users  
To copy movie files using  
“ImageMixer”  
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for  
Sony” software to copy movies to your  
computer. For details, see the software’s  
help files.  
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon  
on the desktop.  
The contents of the “Memory Stick”  
inserted into your camera appear.  
The “Completing the Scanner and  
Camera Wizard” window appears.  
2 Double-click [MSSONY].  
f Click [Finish].  
3 Double-click [MOML0001].  
The wizard closes.  
4 Drag and drop the movie files to the hard  
disk icon.  
The movie files are copied to your hard  
disk.  
• When you want to continue copying  
other movies, disconnect the USB  
cable once and reconnect it. Then,  
follow the process from Step 1.  
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Troubleshooting  
3 Consult your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
2 Press RESET (page 9) located inside the  
battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then turn  
on the power again. (This will erase the  
date/time settings, etc.)  
Troubleshooting  
If you have trouble with your camera, try  
the following solutions.  
RESET  
1 Check the items on pages 77 to 84. If the  
screen shows “C:ss:ss”, the  
self-diagnostics function is  
working. Please see page 86.  
Battery and power  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery pack is not  
charged.  
• The camera is turned on.  
pTurn the power off (page 14).  
The battery pack cannot  
be installed.  
• The battery pack is not properly installed.  
pInstall the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever  
down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 10).  
/CHG lamp flashes.  
• The battery pack is not properly installed.  
• The battery pack malfunctions.  
pProperly install the battery pack (page 10).  
pConsult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
Whilechargingthebattery • The AC power adaptor is not connected.  
pProperly connect the AC power adaptor (page 10).  
pack, the /CHG lamp  
does not light.  
• The battery pack is not properly installed.  
• The charging is complete.  
pProperly install the battery pack (page 10).  
The battery remaining  
indicator is incorrect. Or  
the sufficient battery  
remaining indicator is  
displayed but the power  
soon runs out.  
• You have used the camera for a long time in an  
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 96).  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
• A mismatch has occurred in the remaining  
battery time information.  
pReplace the battery pack with a new one.  
pReplace it with a charged battery pack (page 10).  
pFully charge the battery pack (page 10).  
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Battery and power (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery pack runs  
down too quickly.  
• You are recording/playing back images in an  
extremely cold location.  
• The battery pack is not charged enough.  
• The battery pack is dead (page 96).  
pFully charge the battery pack (page 10).  
pReplace the battery pack with a new one.  
The power cannot be  
turned on.  
• The battery pack is not installed properly.  
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.  
pInstall the battery pack properly (page 10).  
pConnect it securely to your camera (page 13).  
The power turns off  
suddenly.  
• If you do not operate the camera for about 90  
seconds while the power is on, the camera turns  
off automatically to prevent wearing down the  
battery (when [POWER SAVE] is [OFF], after  
three minutes.) (page 14).  
pTurn on the power again (page 14).  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
pReplace it with a charged battery pack (page 10).  
Shooting still images / movies  
Symptom Cause  
Solution  
The LCD screen does not • The power was turned off with the LCD screen pTurn the LCD screen ON (page 26).  
turned on when the power  
is turned on.  
set to OFF the last time you used the camera.  
The subject is not visible • The mode dial is not set to , SCN, or  
on the LCD screen.  
.
pSet it to , SCN, or,  
(pages 20, 28, 69).  
The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close.  
pSet the macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is  
within 50 cm (19 11  
16 inches) fromthe lens. Make sure to place  
/
the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting  
distance when shooting (page 22).  
pCancel the setting (page 28).  
pSet to the auto focus mode (page 53).  
• Scene selection is set to the Landscape mode.  
• Focus preset is selected.  
Unable to zoom.  
• You cannot zoom while shooting a movie  
(MPEG movie).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Digital zoom does not  
function.  
• You cannot zoom while shooting a movie  
(MPEG movie).  
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF] in the SET pSet it to [ON] (pages 50, 92).  
UP setting.  
• The LCD screen is OFF.  
pTurn it ON (page 26).  
The image is too dark.  
The image is too bright.  
• You are shooting a subject with a light source  
behind the subject.  
• The brightness of the LCD screen is too low.  
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON].  
pAdjust the exposure (page 53).  
pAdjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 50, 93).  
pSet [POWER SAVE] to [OFF] (pages 50, 93).  
pAdjust the exposure (page 53).  
• You are shooting under a spotlight in a dark  
location, like stage lighting.  
• The LCD screen is too bright.  
pAdjust the brightness of the LCD screen (pages 50, 93).  
The image is  
monochrome (black and  
white).  
• [PFX] (P. EFFECT) is set to [B&W].  
pCancel the B&W mode (page 60).  
Vertical streaks appear  
when you are shooting a  
very bright subject.  
• The smear phenomenon is occurring.  
pThis is not a malfunction.  
You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted.  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is  
insufficient.  
pInsert a “Memory Stick” (page 17).  
pDelete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it.  
pChange the “Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” pSet it to the recording position (page 95).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.  
pSet it to  
• The mode dial is not set to  
shooting a still image.  
• The mode dial is not set to  
movie.  
or SCN while  
or SCN (pages 20, 28).  
(page 69).  
when shooting a pSet it to  
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Shooting still images/ movies (continued)  
Symptom Cause  
Solution  
Cannot shoot images with • The mode dial is set to , SET UP, or  
.
pSet it to a setting other than , SET UP, or  
(page 24).  
the flash.  
• The flash is set to (No flash).  
pSet the flash to “Auto” (no indicator) or (forced flash)  
(page 24).  
• When shooting still images, Scene selection is pCancel the Twilight mode (page 28).  
set to the Twilight mode.  
The eyes of the subject  
come out red.  
pSet the red eye reduction mode (page 25).  
The date and time are  
recorded incorrectly.  
• The date and time are not set correctly.  
pSet the correct date and time (page 15).  
Viewing images  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The image cannot be  
played back.  
• The mode dial is not set to  
.
pSet the mode dial to  
(page 30).  
• You cannot play back the image on your camera,  
if it is modified on a computer or its file name is  
changed.  
Images are coarse right  
after being played back.  
pThis is not a malfunction.  
The images cannot be  
played back on a TV.  
• The [VIDEO OUT] setting for your camera in pSet it to [NTSC] or [PAL] (pages 50, 93).  
SET UP is incorrect.  
• The connection is not correct.  
pCheck the connection (page 32).  
The images cannot be  
played back on a  
computer.  
pSee page 81.  
Unknown beeps are heard • These beeps are heard when the auto focus is  
from the camera while  
viewing a movie.  
pThis is not a malfunction. Set to the focus preset mode  
(page 53).  
working.  
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Deleting/editing an image  
Symptom  
Cause  
• The image is protected.  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” pSet it to the recording position (page 95).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
Solution  
Your camera cannot  
delete an image.  
pCancel the protection (page 64).  
You have deleted the  
image by mistake.  
• Once you have deleted a file, you cannot restore pThe write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” will prevent  
it.  
you from deleting images by mistake (page 95).  
The resizing function  
does not work.  
• Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst  
files cannot be resized.  
You cannot display a print • Print marks cannot be attached to movie (MPEG  
mark.  
movie)/Clip Motion files.  
Computers  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You do not know whether  
or not your OS can be  
used with the camera.  
pCheck “Recommended computer environment” (page 39).  
You cannot install the  
USB driver.  
pIn Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized  
Administrators) (page 40).  
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Computers (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Your computer does not  
recognize your camera.  
• The camera is turned off.  
pTurn on the camera (page 14).  
• The battery level is too low.  
pUse the AC power adaptor (supplied) (page 13).  
pUse the supplied USB cable (page 42).  
pDisconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it again. Make  
sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen  
(page 42).  
• You are not using the supplied USB cable.  
• The USB cable is not connected securely.  
• [USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP pSet it to [NORMAL] (pages 50, 93).  
settings.  
• The USB connectors on your computer are  
connected to other equipment besides the  
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.  
• The USB driver is not installed.  
pDisconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the  
keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.  
pInstall the USB driver (page 40).  
• Your computer does not properly recognize the pDelete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,  
device because you connected the camera and  
your computer with the USB cable before you  
installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
then install the USB driver (pages 40, 44).  
You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your  
pConnect the camera and your computer correctly using the USB  
cable (See above).  
computer.  
• The copy procedure differs depending on your pFollow the copy procedure that your OS suggests (pages 43, 44,  
OS.  
49).  
pIf you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
The image cannot be  
played back on a  
computer.  
pIf you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,  
click on HELP.  
pConsult the computer or software manufacturer.  
The image and sound are • You are playing back the file directly from the pCopy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play the  
affected by noise when  
you playbackanimageon  
a computer.  
“Memory Stick.”  
file back from the hard disk (page 75).  
You cannot print an  
image.  
pCheck the printer settings.  
pSee “Choosing images to print” (page 67), or if you are using  
the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software, click on HELP.  
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“Memory Stick”  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
You cannot insert a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• You are inserting it backwards.  
pInsert it from the right side (page 17).  
You cannot record on a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” pSet it to the recording position (page 95).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
• The “Memory Stick” is full.  
pDelete unnecessary images (pages 34, 71).  
You cannot format a  
“Memory Stick.”  
• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” pSet it to the recording position (page 95).  
is set to the LOCK position.  
You have formatted a  
“Memory Stick” by  
mistake.  
• All the images on the “Memory Stick” are  
deleted by formatting.  
pWe recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect  
switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure  
(page 95).  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The camera does not  
work, no operations can  
be performed.  
• An “InfoLITHIUM” battery is not used.  
• The battery level is low or zero (The  
indicator appears.).  
• The AC power adaptor is not connected  
securely.  
pUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery only (page 95).  
pCharge the battery (page 10).  
pConnect it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a  
wall outlet (wall socket) (page 13).  
• The internal system is not working properly.  
pDisconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power  
sources. Then turn the power on and check that the camera  
works properly.  
The power is on, but the  
camera does not work.  
• The internal system is not working properly.  
pRemove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this  
does not work, press the RESET button located inside the  
battery/“Memory Stick” cover with a pointed object, then turn  
the power on again. (This will clear the date/time settings, etc.)  
You cannot identify the  
indicator on the LCD  
screen.  
pCheck the indicator (pages 98 to 100).  
The lens does not move  
backwhenyou turn off the  
camera.  
• The battery pack is discharged.  
pReplace it with a fully charged battery or use the AC power  
adaptor (pages 10, 13).  
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Others (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The lens gets fogged.  
• Condensation is occurring.  
pLeave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again  
(page 94).  
The camera gets hot if you  
use it for a long time.  
pThis is not a malfunction.  
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Warnings and  
messages  
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.  
Message  
Meaning/ Corrective Action  
NO MEMORY STICK  
SYSTEM ERROR  
MEMORY STICK ERROR  
• Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17).  
• Turn the power off and on again (page 14).  
• The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 95).  
• The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 17).  
FORMAT ERROR  
• The “Memory Stick” format failed. Format the “Memory Stick” again (page 38).  
MEMORY STICK LOCKED • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position (page 95).  
NO MEMORY SPACE  
NO FILE  
• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (pages 34, 71).  
• No images have been recorded on the “Memory Stick.”  
• An error occurred while playing back the image.  
FILE ERROR  
FILE PROTECT  
• The image is protected against erasure.  
For "InfoLITHIUM"  
BATTERY ONLY  
• The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.  
FOLDER ERROR  
• A folder with the same name already exists on the “Memory Stick.”  
IMAGE SIZE OVER  
INVALID OPERATION  
• You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera.  
• You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than this camera.  
• The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of  
battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.  
CAN NOT DIVIDE  
• The file is not long enough to be divided.  
• The file is not a movie (MPEG movie).  
• You are not holding the camera steadly enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure  
the camera in place.  
TURN THE POWER OFF  
AND ON AGAIN  
• A problem with the lens caused an error.  
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Code  
Cause  
Countermeasure  
Self-diagnostics  
display  
C:32: ss  
There is trouble with your  
camera’s hardware, or with the  
zoom function.  
• Turn the power off and on again  
(page 14).  
Your camera has a self-diagnostics display.  
This function displays the condition of the  
camera on the LCD screen using a  
combination of a letter and four numerical  
digits. If this occurs, check the following  
code chart and take the corresponding  
countermeasure. The last two digits  
(indicated by ss)will differ depending on  
the state of the camera.  
C:13: ss  
The camera cannot read or write • Re-insert the “Memory Stick” several  
data on the “Memory Stick.” times.  
An unformatted “Memory Stick” • Format the “Memory Stick” (page 38).  
is inserted.  
The inserted “Memory Stick”  
cannot be used with your camera,  
or the data is damaged.  
• Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 17).  
E:61: ss  
E:91: ss  
A camera malfunction that you  
cannot reverse has occurred.  
• Press the RESET button (page 9) located  
inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,  
then turn the power on again.  
If your camera is not still functioning well  
after trying the countermeasure a couple of  
times, contact your Sony dealer or local  
autholized Sony service facility and inform  
them of the 5-digit code.  
C:32:ss  
Example: E:61:10  
Self-diagnostics display  
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Additional information  
E-mail  
MPEG movies  
(Units: images)  
(Units: seconds)  
The number of images  
that can be saved/  
shooting time  
The number of images that can be saved and  
the shooting time are different, depending  
on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the  
image size, and the image quality. Refer to  
the following charts when you choose a  
“Memory Stick.”  
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M  
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M  
8
16  
32  
64  
128  
320 (HQX) 20  
320×240 80  
40  
85  
170 340  
1600×1200  
1600 (3:2)  
1280×960  
640×480  
(14) (28) (59) (118) (236)  
160 340 680 1360  
8
16 32 64 128  
(14) (28) (59) (118) (236)  
12 24 48 96 192  
(21) (42) (88) (176) (352)  
43 87 177 357 714  
160×112 320 640 1300 2700 5400  
Multi Burst  
(Units: images)  
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M  
(95) (192) (390) (786) (1572)  
12  
24  
50  
100 202  
1280×960  
• The number of images is listed in FINE  
(STANDARD) order.  
(23) (44) (93) (186) (375)  
VOICE  
(Units: images)  
• The values for the number of images that  
can be saved and the shooting time may  
vary, depending on the shooting  
conditions.  
• For normal shooting times and numbers  
of images that can be saved, see page 19.  
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M  
7
14  
31  
62  
124  
1600×1200  
1600 (3:2)  
1280×960  
640×480  
(13) (26) (54) (108) (216)  
7
14 31 62 124  
(13) (26) (54) (108) (216)  
11 22 45 90 180  
(19) (38) (78) (156) (312)  
34 68 139 280 560  
(56) (120) (244) (491) (982)  
Clip Motion  
(Units: images)  
8M 16M 32M 64M 128M  
40 80 160 320 640  
NORMAL  
MOBILE 300 450 900 1800 3600  
NORMAL: When 10 frames are shot  
MOBILE: When two frames are shot  
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Menu items  
Menu items that can be changed differ  
depending on the position of the mode dial.  
The LCD screen shows only the items you  
can operate based on the current position of  
the mode dial. Factory settings are indicated  
with x.  
When the mode dial is set to  
or SCN  
Item  
SCN  
Setting  
Description  
x
/
/
Selects one of the Scene selections. (When the mode dial is set to , this setting  
cannot be carried out.) (page 28)  
(EV)  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV /+0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 53).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 55).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).  
ISO  
400 / 200 / 100 / xAUTO  
Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast-  
moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use  
a low-number setting (When the mode dial is set to SCN, this setting cannot be  
carried out.).  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
(P.QUALITY)  
x1600×1200 / 1600 (3:2) /  
1280×960 / 640×480  
Selects the image size used when shooting still images (page 18).  
xFINE / STANDARD  
Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard  
image quality mode (page 18).  
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Item  
Setting  
Description  
MODE (REC MODE)  
VOICE  
E-MAIL  
– Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 59).  
– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size  
(page 59).  
xNORMAL  
– Records an image using the normal recording mode.  
(FLASH LEVEL)  
HIGH  
xNORMAL  
LOW  
– Makes the flash level higher than normal.  
– Normal setting.  
– Makes the flash level lower than normal.  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
(SHARPNESS)  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).  
+2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is 0).  
indicator appears (except when the  
When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MPEG MOVIE] in the SET UP settings)  
Item  
(EV)  
Setting  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 53).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 55).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
320 (HQX) / 320×240 / x160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording movies (page 69).  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).  
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When the mode dial is set to  
Item Setting  
(EV)  
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings)  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 53).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 55).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).  
Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 56).  
(IMAGE SIZE)  
xNORMAL / MOBILE  
(FLASH LEVEL)  
HIGH  
xNORMAL  
LOW  
– Makes the flash level higher than normal.  
– Normal setting.  
– Makes the flash level lower than normal.  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
(SHARPNESS)  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).  
+2 / +1/ x0 / –1 / –2  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is 0).  
indicator appears (except when the  
When the mode dial is set to  
Item Setting  
(EV)  
(when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [MULTI BURST] in the SET UP settings)  
Description  
+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /  
+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV  
/ 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV /  
1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV  
Adjusts the exposure (page 53).  
9 (FOCUS)  
/ 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /  
CENTER AF / x MULTI AF  
Chooses the auto focus method (page 51), sets the focus preset distance (page 53).  
WB (WHITE BAL)  
/
/
/
/ xAUTO  
Sets the white balance (page 55).  
(
SPOT METER  
)
ON / x OFF  
Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 54).  
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Item  
Setting  
Description  
(INTERVAL)  
1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC)  
1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL)  
– In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.  
– In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.  
* The choices of between-frame shutter interval change depending on the setting  
of the [VIDEO OUT] item in SET UP (page 93).  
(P.QUALITY)  
PFX (P.EFFECT)  
(SHARPNESS)  
xFINE / STANDARD  
Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard  
image quality mode (page 18).  
SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA /  
NEG.ART / xOFF  
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).  
+2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The  
setting is 0).  
indicator appears (except when the  
When the mode dial is set to  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
DELETE  
OK  
CANCEL  
– Deletes the displayed image (pages 34, 71).  
– Cancels deleting of the image.  
PROTECT  
PRINT  
Protects images against accidental erasure (page 64).  
Selects still images you want to print (page 67).  
SLIDE  
INTERVAL  
– Sets the slide show interval. (For the single screen only.)  
x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min  
– Repeats the slide show.  
xON/OFF  
– Starts the slide show  
REPEAT  
START  
CANCEL  
– Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show  
RESIZE  
ROTATE  
DIVIDE  
1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480 / Changes the recorded image size (page 66). (For single images only.)  
CANCEL  
(counter-clockwise) /  
Rotates the still image (page 63). (For single images only.)  
(clockwise) / OK / CANCEL  
OK / CANCEL  
Divides a movie (page 73). (For single images only.)  
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SET UP items  
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP  
screen appears.  
Factory settings are indicated with x.  
When shooting movies, or images recorded  
in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the date  
and time cannot be inserted in the image.  
Also, the date and time will not be displayed  
when shooting. The date and time will be  
displayed when the image is played back.  
CAMERA  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
MOVING IMAGE  
xMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION Selects the shooting mode (pages 50, 56, 57, 69).  
/ MULTI BURST  
DATE/TIME  
DAY & TIME / DATE / xOFF  
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 27).  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
xON / OFF  
Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 22).  
RED EYE REDUCTION ON / xOFF  
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 25).  
AF ILLUMINATOR  
xAUTO / OFF  
Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus  
on the subject under dark lighting (page 25).  
SETUP 1  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
FORMAT  
OK / CANCEL  
Formats the “Memory Stick.” Please note that formatting erases all the information recorded on a  
“Memory Stick,” including even erasure protected images (page 38).  
FILE NUMBER  
x SERIES  
RESET  
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.  
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the “Memory Stick” is changed.  
/ LANGUAGE x ENGLISH  
– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English.  
– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese.  
/ JPN  
CLOCK SET  
OK / CANCEL  
Sets the date and time (page 15).  
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SETUP 2  
Item  
Setting  
Description  
LCD  
BRIGHTNESS  
BRIGHT/  
xNORMAL/ DARK  
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.  
LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/  
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to  
see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge  
faster. Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack. When [POWER SAVE]  
is set to [ON], this item cannot be set.  
xNORMAL  
BEEP  
SHUTTER  
x ON  
OFF  
– Turns on the shutter sound when you release the shutter.  
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ release the shutter.  
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.  
VIDEO OUT  
NTSC  
PAL  
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (Japan, USA).  
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).  
USB CONNECT  
POWER SAVE  
PTP/xNORMAL  
Switches the USB mode (page 39).  
x ON / OFF  
Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE mode (page 12). Displayed only when you are using your  
camera with the battery pack.  
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On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly from a cold  
to a warm location, or is placed in a very  
damp room, moisture may condense inside  
or outside the camera. This moisture  
condensation may cause a malfunction of  
the camera.  
The internal rechargeable button  
battery  
This camera has an internal rechargeable  
button battery for maintaining the date and  
time and other settings regardless of  
whether the power is on or off.  
This rechargeable button battery is  
continually charged as long as you are using  
the camera. However, if you use the camera  
for only short periods it discharges  
gradually, and if you do not use the camera  
at all for about one month it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure  
to charge this rechargeable button battery  
before using the camera.  
Note that even if this rechargeable button  
battery is not charged, you can still use the  
camera as long as you do not record the date  
and time.  
Precautions  
Cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Clean the screen surface with an LCD  
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Moisturecondensationoccurseasily  
when:  
• The camera is brought from a cold  
location such as a ski slope into a warmly  
heated room.  
• The camera is taken from an air-  
conditioned room or car interior to the hot  
outdoors, etc.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Cleaning the DC plug  
Clean the DC plug of the AC power adaptor  
with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty  
plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly  
charge the battery pack.  
To prevent moisture condensation  
When bringing the camera from a cold  
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a  
plastic bag and leave it in the new location  
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag  
when the camera has adapted to the new  
temperature.  
Cleaning the camera surface  
Charging the battery  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the  
surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any type  
of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine  
as this may damage the finish or the casing.  
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the AC power adapter or  
install a charged battery pack, and leave the  
camera for 24 hours or more with the  
POWER button set to OFF.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour  
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if  
you attempt to shoot with moisture  
remaining inside the lens, you will be  
unable to record clear images.  
Note on operating temperature  
The camera is designed for use within a  
temperature range of 0° to 40° (32°F to  
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot  
locations that exceed this range is not  
recommended.  
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You cannot record or delete images when the  
write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The  
position or the shape of the write-protect switch  
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”  
you use.  
The “Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable  
and versatile IC recording medium with a  
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a  
floppy disk.  
The “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
Connector  
What is the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack?  
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an  
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are  
equipped with the MagicGate copyright  
protection technology. You can use both  
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.  
However, because your camera does not  
support the MagicGate standards, data  
recorded with your camera is not subject to  
MagicGate* copyright protection.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions of your camera.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camera, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
Write-protect  
switch  
Labeling position  
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while  
reading or writing data.  
Data may be damaged in a location subject to  
the effects of static electricity or noise.  
Do not attach any other material than the  
supplied label on the labeling position.  
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”  
put it in the case supplied with it.  
* MagicGate is copyright protection technology  
that uses encryption technology.  
Charging the battery pack  
• We recommend charging the battery pack  
in an ambient temperature of between  
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If you  
charge the battery pack outside of this  
temperature range, you may not be able to  
efficiently charge the battery pack.  
• We recommend fully charging the battery  
pack.  
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory  
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.  
Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”  
Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory  
Stick.”  
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.  
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Effective use of the battery  
• Battery performance decreases in low-  
temperature surroundings, and the battery  
life is shortened under such  
circumstances. To use the battery pack  
longer, we recommend you keep the  
battery pack in a pocket close to your  
body to warm it, and insert it in your  
camera just before you start shooting.  
• If you use the LCD screen or shoot a lot  
using the zoom or flash, the battery power  
will be used up faster.  
• We recommend having spare batteries  
handy for two or three times the expected  
shooting time, and try test shooting  
before the actually using the camera.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water.  
The battery pack is not water-resistant.  
How to store the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not to be used for a  
long time, do the following procedure  
once per year to maintain proper function.  
1. Fully charge the battery.  
2. Discharge on your camera.  
3. Remove the battery from your camera  
and store it in a dry, cool place.  
• To use the battery pack up on your  
camera, leave the POWER button to on in  
slide show playback mode (page 62) until  
the power goes off.  
Specifications  
System  
Image device 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color  
CCD  
Primary color filter  
Total pixels number of camera  
Approx. 2 110 000 pixels  
Lens  
3× zoom lens  
1
23  
f=618.0 mm ( /  
/
inches)  
4
32  
(35 mm camera conversion: 39 to  
17  
19  
117mm (1  
/
4  
/
inches))  
32  
32  
F2.85.6  
Battery life  
Camera  
• The battery life is limited. Battery  
capacity decreases little by little as you  
use it more and more, and as time passes.  
When the battery operating time seems to  
have been considerably shortened, a  
probable cause is that the battery pack has  
reached the end of its life.  
• The battery life varies depending on  
storage, operating conditions, and  
environment, and is different for each  
battery pack.  
Effective pixels number of camera  
Approx. 1 980 000 pixels  
Exposure control  
Automatic,  
Scene selection (three modes)  
White balance  
Remaining battery time indicator  
If the power goes off although the battery  
remaining indicator indicates that the  
battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again after  
running it down so that the indication on the  
battery remaining indicator is correct. Note,  
however, that the correct battery indication  
sometimes will not be restored if it is used  
in high temperatures for a long time or left  
in a fully charged state, or the battery pack  
is frequently used.  
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
Fluorescent, Incandescent  
File format Still images: DCF conformity  
(Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG conformity  
GIF at Clip Motion)  
DPOF correspondence  
Movies: MPEG1 conformity  
(Monaural)  
Audio with still image: MPEG1  
conformity (Monaural)  
Recording media  
“Memory Stick”  
Flash  
Recommended distance  
0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5 ft) (W)  
0.5 to 2.4 m (1.6 to 7.9 ft) (T)  
(when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto)  
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Output connectors  
AC-LS1A AC power adaptor  
Accessories  
A/V OUT (MONO) jack  
Minijack  
Power requirements  
• A/V connecting cable (1)  
• NP-FC10 battery pack (1)  
• AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)  
• USB cable (1)  
AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced,  
sync negative  
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kload)  
Output impedance 2.2 kΩ  
Rated output voltage  
DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A  
Operating temperature range  
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)  
Storage temperature range  
USB jack  
mini-B  
• Wrist strap (1)  
• “Memory Stick” (16MB) (1)  
• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1)  
• Operating Instructions (1)  
20° to +60°C (4° to +140°F)  
LCD screen  
1
7
Dimensions 105 × 36 × 56 mm (4 / × 1  
/
×
4
16  
1
2
/
inches) (W/H/D, protruding  
LCD panel used  
4
parts not included)  
3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots  
123 200 (560×220) dots  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Mass  
Approx. 180 g (6 oz)  
(adaptor only)  
NP-FC10 battery pack  
Power, general  
Used battery Lithium ion battery  
Used battery pack  
NP-FC10  
Maximum voltage  
DC 4.2 V  
Power requirements  
3.6 V  
Nominal voltage  
DC 3.6 V  
Power consumption (when shooting)  
1.7W  
Capacity  
2.4 Wh (675 mAh)  
Operating temperature range  
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)  
Storage temperature range  
20° to +60°C (4° to +140°F)  
Dimensions 114 × 51.5 × 35.6 mm  
1
13  
(4  
/
× 2 × 1  
/
inches)  
2
32  
(W/H/D, protruding portions not  
included)  
Mass  
206 g (7 oz) (NP-FC10 battery pack,  
“Memory Stick” and wrist strap  
included)  
Microphone Electret condenser microphone  
Speaker Dynamic speaker  
97  
I Low battery warning (11)  
J AF range finder (51)  
The LCD screen  
K Spot light-meter aiming point  
(55)  
For shooting still images  
L Image quality indicator (18, 19)  
M Scene selection indicator (28)  
N Remaining images indicator (19)  
Self-diagnostics display (86)  
O Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (19)  
1
2
3
4
5
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh  
60min  
1600  
3:2  
P Center AF  
indicator (51)/  
Focus preset value (53)  
SOLARIZE  
qj  
Q EV adjustment indicator (53)  
R Iris value indicator  
F2.8  
125  
6
7
8
+
qk  
ql  
S Shutter speed indicator  
T Macro  
(22)  
U Self-timer display (23)  
WB  
ISO  
V Vibration warning indicator (85)  
W Menu/Guide menu (50)  
Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/  
guide menu on/off.  
9
q;  
qa  
w;  
wa  
ws  
wd  
E Flash mode (24)/Red-eye  
reduction (25)/White balance  
indicator (55)/AF illuminator  
indicator (25, 92)  
A Image size indicator (18, 19)  
B Recording mode indicator  
(56–59)  
C AE/AF lock indicator (20, 52)  
D Remaining battery indicator  
display (11)  
F Date/time indicator (27)  
ISO sensitivity (88)  
G Sharpness indicator (89, 90, 91)  
H Picture effect indicator (60)  
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For shooting movies  
1
2
7
8
9
q;  
60min  
160  
3
4
STBY  
SOLARIZE  
qa  
qs  
qd  
+
5
6
WB  
qf  
A Recording mode indicator (69)  
B Remaining battery indicator  
display (11)  
C White balance indicator (55)  
D Picture effect indicator (60)  
E Spot light-metering aiming point  
(55)  
J Center AF  
Focus preset value (53)  
K EV adjustment indicator (53)  
L Macro (22)  
indicator (51)/  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
M Self-timer indicator (23)  
N Menu/Guide menu (50)  
Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/  
guide menu on/off.  
F AF range finder (51)  
G Image size indicator (69)  
H Recording time remaining  
indicator (Maximum recording  
time) indicator (12)/  
Self-diagnostics display (86)  
I Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (19)  
99  
 
For still image playback  
For movie playback  
q;  
qa  
qf  
qg  
qh  
1
5
6
7
8
60min  
320  
VOL.  
min  
60  
640  
6
/8  
11/12  
qs  
2
3
0:12  
x1.3  
qd  
qj  
qk  
4
9
DELETE PROTECT PRINT SLIDE  
OK  
FILE BACK/NEXT  
VOLUME  
ql  
A Recording mode indicator (59)  
J Image size indicator (70)  
K Recording mode indicator (70)  
L Volume indicator (70)  
M Playback indicator (70)  
N Image number/Number of  
B Volume indicator (59)/Protection  
indicator (64)/Print mark  
indicator (67)  
C Zoom indicator (61)  
D File name (48)  
E Number of pages recorded in  
“Memory Stick” (19)  
images recorded in the “Memory  
Stick” (70)  
O Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity (70)  
P Counter (70)  
F Remaining “Memory Stick”  
capacity indicator (19)  
G Image number (19)  
Q Playback screen (70)  
R Playback bar (70)  
S Menu/Guide menu (50)  
H Image size indicator (18, 19)  
I Date/time recorded indicator  
(27)/Menu/Guide menu (50)  
The page numbers in parentheses indicate  
the location of additional important  
information.  
100  
 
Additional information  
Control button .................................................. 14  
Copying images ......................................... 43, 49  
G
Index  
GIF ................................................................... 48  
D
A
I
DC plug ..................................................... 10, 94  
Deleting images ............................................... 34  
DIVIDE ........................................................... 73  
Access lamp ......................................................17  
AE/AF lock ................................................20, 52  
AE/AF lock lamp ...............................................9  
AF ILLUMINATOR .........................................92  
AF illuminator ..............................................8, 25  
AF lock .............................................................52  
AF lock lamp (green) .........................................9  
Auto focus mode ..............................................53  
Auto Power Off feature ....................................14  
A/V connecting cable .......................................32  
Image  
Copying images .......................................... 43  
File names ................................................... 47  
Image file storage destinations ................... 47  
Image quality .............................................. 18  
Image size ....................................... 18, 19, 87  
Index ................................................................ 30  
Installation  
E
Editing still images  
Print mark ................................................... 67  
Protect ......................................................... 64  
Resize .......................................................... 66  
E-MAIL ........................................................... 59  
EV adjustment ................................................. 53  
Exposure  
USB driver .................................................. 40  
ISO ................................................................... 88  
B
J
EV adjustment ............................................ 53  
Battery pack  
JPG ................................................................... 48  
Battery life ...................................................12  
Charging the battery pack ............................10  
Charging time ..............................................11  
Remaining indicator ....................................11  
Beep/shutter sound ...........................................93  
F
File  
L
LCD screen display  
File names ................................................... 47  
Image file storage destinations ................... 47  
Finder ............................................................... 26  
Flash  
DSPL/LCD ON/OFF .................................. 26  
LCD brightness ........................................... 93  
C
M
FLASH LEVEL .................................... 89, 90  
RED EYE REDUCTION ........................... 25  
Selecting a flash mode ................................ 24  
Focus  
CD-ROM ..........................................................40  
Memory Stick  
Charging  
Formatting a “Memory Stick” .................... 38  
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ........................ 17  
Number of shooting images ........................ 19  
The number of images that can be saved/  
shooting time .......................................... 87  
Menu  
Charging the battery pack ............................10  
Charging time ..............................................11  
Computer  
AE/AF lock lamp .......................................... 9  
AF lock ....................................................... 52  
Focus preset ................................................ 53  
Shooting (using auto adjustment mode) ..... 20  
FORMAT ......................................................... 38  
Copying images .....................................43, 49  
Copying movies to your computer ..............75  
USB cable ....................................................42  
USB driver ...................................................40  
Changing menu ........................................... 50  
Mode dial ..................................................... 9, 50  
101  
 
Moisture condensation .................................... 94  
Movie  
Setting  
Changing menu ........................................... 50  
Scene selection ............................................ 28  
Selecting a flash mode ................................ 24  
Shooting close-ups (Macro) ........................ 22  
Shooting with the date and time inserted .... 27  
Spot light-metering ..................................... 54  
The number of images that can be saved .... 87  
The number of images that can be shot ...... 12  
Using auto adjustment mode ....................... 20  
Using the self-timer .................................... 23  
White balance ............................................. 55  
Zoom ........................................................... 22  
Continuous shooting ................................... 12  
Copying movies to your computer ............. 75  
Cutting movies ............................................ 73  
Deleting movies .......................................... 71  
Shooting movies ......................................... 69  
Viewing ....................................................... 70  
MPG ................................................................ 48  
Date and time .............................................. 15  
Image quality .............................................. 18  
Image size ....................................... 18, 19, 87  
SET UP ....................................................... 50  
Setting the date and time ................................. 15  
SHARPNESS ................................................... 89  
Shooting close-ups (Macro) ............................. 22  
Shooting mode  
Clip Motion ................................................. 56  
MPEG MOVIE ........................................... 69  
Shooting (using auto adjustment mode) ..... 20  
Shooting in Multi Burst mode .................... 57  
VOICE ........................................................ 59  
Shooting with the date and time inserted ......... 27  
Still image playback  
N
NR slow shutter ............................................... 29  
T
NTSC ............................................................... 93  
Trimming ......................................................... 62  
TV set ............................................................... 32  
P
PAL .................................................................. 93  
Picture effect .................................................... 60  
Power  
U
USB ............................................................ 40, 42  
Index (nine images) screen ......................... 31  
Quick Review .............................................. 21  
ROTATE ...................................................... 63  
Slide show ................................................... 62  
Using the zoom feature ............................... 22  
Viewing images on a TV screen ................. 32  
Viewing single images ................................ 30  
Viewing the images on your  
An external power source ........................... 13  
Battery pack ................................................ 10  
Inserting battery pack ................................. 10  
ON/OFF ...................................................... 14  
Precautions ...................................................... 94  
Using your camera abroad ............................... 13  
V
Viewing single images ..................................... 30  
VOICE ............................................................. 59  
R
W
computer .......................................... 46, 49  
Still image shooting  
RED EYE REDUCTION .......................... 25, 92  
Warnings and messages ................................... 85  
RESET button .............................................. 9, 86  
AE/AF lock lamp .......................................... 9  
Auto focus mode ......................................... 53  
EV adjustment ............................................ 53  
Image quality .............................................. 18  
Image size ................................................... 18  
Number of shooting images ........................ 19  
Picture effect ............................................... 60  
Z
Zoom  
S
Scene selection ................................................ 28  
SCN ................................................................. 28  
Self-timer ......................................................... 23  
Digital zoom ............................................... 22  
Playback zoom ............................................ 61  
Using the zoom feature ............................... 22  
102  
Printed using VOC (Volatile  
Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
Additional information on this product and answers to frequent  
asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.  
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan  

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